Explore the Family Name Crecelius
The meaning of Crecelius
German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Kretzel, Krätzel, pet forms of the personal name Pankratz.
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How common is the last name Crecelius in the United States?
The surname Crecelius saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of rank, it moved from 23,683 in 2000 to 23,647 in 2010, a marginal change of 0.15 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.41 percent during the same period, going from 998 to 1,072. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly dipped by 2.7 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,683 | #23,647 | 0.15% |
| Count | 998 | 1,072 | 7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crecelius
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Crecelius, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White, though this percentage fell from 97.80 in 2000 to 94.78 in 2010. During the same time, the proportion identifying as Hispanic rose significantly, increasing by 117.33 percent from 1.50 to 3.26. There were also minor increases in the number of people identifying their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races. However, there were no individuals who reported Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native as their ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 94.78% | -3.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 3.26% | 117.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |