Explore the Family Name Criddle
The meaning of Criddle
English (Somerset): perhaps from an unattested Middle English personal name Cridel (Old English Cridela, which is unexplained).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Criddle in the United States?
The surname Criddle holds a steady spot in the popularity rankings, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked at 17,087 and slightly dropped by 0.48 to rank 17,169 in 2010. The count of individuals with the last name Criddle saw an increase of 7.7%, growing from 1,532 in 2000 to 1,650 in 2010. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k people decreased by 1.75% over the decade, from 0.57 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,087 | #17,169 | -0.48% |
| Count | 1,532 | 1,650 | 7.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.56 | -1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Criddle
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Criddle, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority of individuals identify as White, making up 84.97% of the population in 2010, down slightly from 85.77% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Black also decreased from 10.84% to 9.58%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial growth of 77.71%, albeit from a small base of 1.57% in 2000 to 2.79% in 2010. Similarly, individuals identifying as two or more races increased their share from 1.37% to 2.12%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.77% | 84.97% | -0.93% |
| Black | 10.84% | 9.58% | -11.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.79% | 77.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 2.12% | 54.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |