Explore the Family Name Crask
The meaning of Crask
English (East Anglia): nickname for a strong or stout man, from Middle English crask(e) ‘vigorous, strong, lusty, stout, plump’ (see Crass and Grace 1).
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How common is the last name Crask in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crask has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 57,985 in 2000 to 65,593 in 2010, marking a decrease of 13.12%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 328 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, a reduction of 7.93%. This drop is also reflected in a decrease of the proportion per 100k people, falling from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, a 16.67% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #65,593 | -13.12% |
| Count | 328 | 302 | -7.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crask
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Crask surname predominantly identifies as White. In 2000, 99.09% of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 98.34% in 2010, marking a change of -0.76%. There were no reports of this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.09% | 98.34% | -0.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |