Explore the Family Name Crewe
The meaning of Crewe
English: variant of Crew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crewe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Crewe has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Crewe was ranked 38,706th and by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 40,610th, showing a decrease in popularity by 4.92%. However, the number of individuals with the Crewe surname saw a slight increase from 537 in 2000 to 538 in 2010, which represents a growth rate of 0.19%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined by 10.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #40,610 | -4.92% |
| Count | 537 | 538 | 0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crewe
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Crewe. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the prevalence of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and those of two or more races. Notably, the biggest increase was seen amongst those identifying with two or more races, increasing by 69.89%. The percentage of individuals with the Crewe surname who identify as Black also increased, from 34.26% in 2000 to 38.10% in 2010. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White, from 62.76% in 2000 to 54.65% in 2010. There was also a new appearance of this surname among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.76% | 54.65% | -12.92% |
| Black | 34.26% | 38.1% | 11.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 3.16% | 69.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |