Explore the Family Name Critten
The meaning of Critten
English (Suffolk and Norfolk): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Critten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Critten had a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,659th, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 74,375th position, marking a minor decline of approximately 0.97%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 6.12% during this decade, rising from 245 to 260, though the proportion per 100K remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #74,375 | -0.97% |
| Count | 245 | 260 | 6.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Critten
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some shifts within the people carrying the Critten surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White increased by 7.02%, moving from 48.16% to 51.54%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black decreased by 9.00%, dropping from 47.76% to 43.46%. During this same period, new categories appeared, with 2.31% identifying as Hispanic and another 2.31% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.16% | 51.54% | 7.02% |
| Black | 47.76% | 43.46% | -9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |