Explore the Family Name Critchlow
The meaning of Critchlow
English: habitational name from Croichlow in Bury (Lancashire), recorded in the surname de Cruchelowe in 1324 and Croichelay in 1563. The name is perhaps also derived from Crouchley Farm in Lymm (Cheshire), though this name is of uncertain age; or from an unidentified place in southern England whose name has a similar origin (from the British Celtic crouco- ‘hill, barrow’ in an English guise + Old English hlāw, hlǣw ‘hill, barrow’). The original -low has sometimes been replaced with -ley (compare Critchley).
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How common is the last name Critchlow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Critchlow has seen a slight shift in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 19,470 and increased to 20,434 by 2010, indicating a decline in popularity of about 4.95%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, marginally increased from 1,284 in 2000 to 1,300 in 2010 — a growth rate of 1.25%. Despite the increase in count, its proportion per 100,000 population dropped by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,470 | #20,434 | -4.95% |
| Count | 1,284 | 1,300 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Critchlow
Concerning ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Critchlow has varied slightly between 2000 and 2010. For instance, the proportion of those identifying as White decreased from 86.45% to 85.15% while those identifying as Hispanic increased by a significant 143.59%, albeit a small total proportion. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black also saw a decrease of 12.53%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010 these groups made up 0.46% and 0.38% respectively. The group identifying with two or more races also saw a rise of 31.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.45% | 85.15% | -1.5% |
| Black | 9.58% | 8.38% | -12.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.85% | 143.59% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.77% | 31.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |