Explore the Family Name Critchley
The meaning of Critchley
English (Lancashire): either a variant of Critchlow or a habitational name from some other place, now lost.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Critchley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Critchley" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,848th most common surname in the United States, yet by 2010, it had slipped to the 29,793rd position, a 6.98% change. The overall count of individuals with this name also declined from 812 to 789 during this period, representing a drop of 2.83%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 residents also decreased by 10%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,848 | #29,793 | -6.98% |
| Count | 812 | 789 | -2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Critchley
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Critchley surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a marginal decrease of 0.62% in this group between 2000 and 2010. During this time, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 1.23% to 2.28%. The percentage of those identifying under two or more races decreased slightly from 1.35% to 1.14%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 96.2% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.28% | 85.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.14% | -15.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |