Explore the Family Name Crighton
The meaning of Crighton
Scottish: variant of Creighton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crighton in the United States?
The popularity of the surname 'Crighton' in the United States has seen a decline, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906 in terms of prevalence and dropped to 92,719 by 2010, marking a decrease of around 30.76%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 257 to 198 during the same period, a drop of nearly 22.96%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of 'Crighton' went down by 30% from 0.1 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #92,719 | -30.76% |
| Count | 257 | 198 | -22.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crighton
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Crighton', data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly found within the White community, accounting for 84.44% in 2000 and slightly declining to 83.33% in 2010. However, there were notable increases in other ethnic groups over the decade. The Black community saw an increase from 3.11% to 6.06%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic both increased from 2.33% to 3.54%. The percentage of those who identify as two or more races was 7.78% in 2000, but this data was suppressed in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.44% | 83.33% | -1.31% |
| Black | 3.11% | 6.06% | 94.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.33% | 3.54% | 51.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 3.54% | 51.93% |
| Two or More Races | 7.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |