Explore the Family Name Craycraft
The meaning of Craycraft
English (Kent): habitational name from Cracroft in Hogsthorpe, Lincolnshire. This surname is now rare in Britain. History: John Craycroft came to MD in 1666 from Lincolnshire, England.
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How common is the last name Craycraft in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Craycraft' has seen a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 18,526 to 18,766, a change of -1.3%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has actually increased by 6.33% during the same period, growing from 1,374 to 1,461. The proportion of people with the 'Craycraft' surname per 100k has also dipped slightly by -1.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,526 | #18,766 | -1.3% |
| Count | 1,374 | 1,461 | 6.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.5 | -1.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Craycraft
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those with the 'Craycraft' surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, though this percentage fell marginally by -0.46% over the decade. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant growth, rising by 147.22%, though it remains a small proportion overall. Those identifying as Black also increased by 54.55%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories experienced modest increases of 13.89% and 6.9% respectively. Conversely, the amount of individuals identifying with two or more races declined by -17.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 95.41% | -0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 1.98% | -17.5% |
| Hispanic | 0.36% | 0.89% | 147.22% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0.68% | 54.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.62% | 6.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.41% | 13.89% |