Explore the Family Name Cromarty
The meaning of Cromarty
Scottish (Orkney): habitational name from Cromarty in northwest Scotland.
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How common is the last name Cromarty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cromarty has seen an increase in its popularity over the years. In 2000, Cromarty was ranked at 107,038 and had a count of 154, which represented a proportion per 100,000 of 0.06. By 2010, the rank improved to 91,981 with an increased count of 200, which represented a higher proportion per 100,000 at 0.07. This represents a positive change of 14.07 in ranking and a 29.87 increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,038 | #91,981 | 14.07% |
| Count | 154 | 200 | 29.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cromarty
Looking at the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Cromarty, Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority identifying as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 72.08% in 2000 to 69.00% in 2010. There was also a notable percentage identifying as Black, which increased from 19.48% in 2000 to 21.50% in 2010. Although individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native accounted for 0% in both years, there were new reports of people identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races in 2010, each making up 4.00% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.08% | 69% | -4.27% |
| Black | 19.48% | 21.5% | 10.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.25% | 0% | 0% |