Explore the Family Name Crock
The meaning of Crock
1. Americanized form of German Krock. 2. English: perhaps a metonymic occupational name for a potter, from Middle English crok(ke) ‘earthen pot, pitcher’ (Old English croc, crocca). Compare Crocker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Crock's popularity has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,562nd, but by 2010, the rank had fallen to 30,570, indicating a decrease in popularity by nearly 11%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 823 to 763 over the same period, experiencing a 7.29% reduction. The proportion of Crocks per 100,000 people also dropped by about 16.13%, moving from 0.31 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #30,570 | -10.91% |
| Count | 823 | 763 | -7.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.26 | -16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crock
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity revealed that those bearing the Crock surname predominately identify as White, with an increase from 95.38% in 2000 to 96.59% in 2010. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups across both years. On the other hand, the percentage of people identifying as Black showed a minor decrease from 1.58% to 1.44%. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, which had no representation in 2000, showed a 0.66% presence in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races saw a significant decrease, dropping by 45.89% from 1.46% to 0.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.38% | 96.59% | 1.27% |
| Black | 1.58% | 1.44% | -8.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0.79% | -45.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |