Explore the Family Name Crofts
The meaning of Crofts
English: variant of Croft, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crofts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Crofts' has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,565th in popularity and by 2010 it had moved up to 21,119th. This represents an upward shift of 2.07%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased by 10.2%, from 1128 in 2000 to 1243 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Crofts per 100,000 remained constant at 0.42 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,565 | #21,119 | 2.07% |
| Count | 1,128 | 1,243 | 10.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crofts
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Crofts', the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic group identifying with this name is White, although it decreased slightly from 96.63% to 94.93%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.60% to 3.14%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a small rise from 0.53% to 0.64%, and those reporting two or more races increased from 1.06% to 1.13%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 94.93% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 3.14% | 96.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.13% | 6.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.64% | 20.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |