Explore the Family Name Cromley
The meaning of Cromley
Irish: variant of Crumley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cromley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cromley has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cromley was ranked as the 29,421st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 31,412th spot, marking a 6.77% drop. The count of individuals bearing the Cromley surname also fell during this period, with the number declining from 757 to 737, representing a 2.64% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cromley per 100,000 residents declined by 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,421 | #31,412 | -6.77% |
| Count | 757 | 737 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cromley
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Cromley surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.51% of Cromleys identified as White and the figure rose slightly to 96.34% in 2010. Some notable changes between 2000 and 2010 include an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0.92% to 1.09%) and Two or more races (from 1.19% to 1.49%). In contrast, there were no Cromleys who identified as Black in 2010, down from 1.19% in 2000. The percentage of Cromleys identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained at zero for both years. No data was available for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 96.34% | 0.87% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 1.49% | 25.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.92% | 1.09% | 18.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Black | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |