Explore the Family Name Craton
The meaning of Craton
English (Devon): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Craton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Craton experienced a slight drop between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it shifted from the 44,027th most popular surname in 2000 to the 49,723rd in 2010, reflecting a decline of approximately 12.94%. The count of individuals with the Craton surname also decreased from 461 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, signifying an 8.46% decrease. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals in the population fell by 17.65% from 0.17 to 0.14 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #49,723 | -12.94% |
| Count | 461 | 422 | -8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Craton
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Craton surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 87.85% in 2000 to 87.91% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The proportion identifying as Black decreased by 13.71%, from 8.24% in 2000 to 7.11% in 2010. Those identifying as being of two or more ethnicities decreased by approximately 23.50%. However, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010, indicating a rise of 86.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.85% | 87.91% | 0.07% |
| Black | 8.24% | 7.11% | -13.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.84% | 86.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 1.66% | -23.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |