Explore the Family Name Craun
The meaning of Craun
Americanized form of German Krahn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Craun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Craun has seen a decline in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Craun held the rank of 25,775th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 27,331st position - a change of -6.04%. The total count of individuals with the surname also slightly decreased from 897 in 2000 to 884 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 1.45%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Craun per 100,000 people dropped by 9.09% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,775 | #27,331 | -6.04% |
| Count | 897 | 884 | -1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Craun
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Craun surname. In 2000, the majority of those with the Craun surname identified as White (95.65%), followed by American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.45%), Hispanic (1.11%), and those identifying with two or more races (1.00%). By 2010, there were slight changes in these percentages. While the majority still identified as White (95.25%), there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying with two or more races (1.70%) and Hispanic (1.13%), and a decrease in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.36%). Interestingly, in 2010, some individuals with the Craun surname began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group represented less than 1% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 95.25% | -0.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.7% | 70% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.45% | 1.36% | -6.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.13% | 1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |