Explore the Family Name Crofut
The meaning of Crofut
Scottish and English: variant of Crawford or Crowfoot (see Crofoot).
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How common is the last name Crofut in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crofut has experienced a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 75,219 while in 2010 it dropped to 79,075, representing a decrease of 5.13%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname increased marginally from 239 to 241, a growth of 0.84%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 residents decreased by 11.11%, indicating that the relative popularity of the name is dwindling.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #79,075 | -5.13% |
| Count | 239 | 241 | 0.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crofut
According to the ethnic identity information from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Crofut identify as White. In 2000, 93.72% of Crofuts identified as White, increasing to 94.61% in 2010. The data shows that there has been no change in the percentage of Crofuts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black between the two census years. Notably, there was a small appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 2.07% of the Crofuts. Conversely, the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared completely by 2010 after accounting for 2.09% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.72% | 94.61% | 0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |