Explore the Family Name Cronkhite
The meaning of Cronkhite
Americanized form of Dutch Krankheyt: from an abstract noun meaning ‘weakness’, hence probably a nickname for a sickly individual. The surname Krankheyt is no longer found in the Netherlands. Compare Conkright, Conkwright, Cronkite, and Cronkright. History: The ancestor of the American Cronkhite, Cronkite, and several other families was Herck Syboutsen Krankheyt from the Netherlands, who settled in the middle of the 17th century in what is now New York, then the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cronkhite in the United States?
The surname Cronkhite, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 25,006 nationwide but fell to the rank of 25,187 in 2010. This represented a decrease of 0.72%. However, the count of people with the Cronkhite surname increased from 932 in 2000 to 984 in 2010, an increase of 5.58%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.71%, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.33 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,006 | #25,187 | -0.72% |
| Count | 932 | 984 | 5.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cronkhite
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the last name Cronkhite identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease of 1.29% in this group over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a slight increase, going from 0 in 2000 to 1.22 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of people identifying as having two or more races also increased from 1.18 to 1.63, marking a growth of 38.14%. The Hispanic demographic showed significant growth, increasing by 76.00% even though it started at a relatively small base of 0.75 in 2000. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no changes during this period, remaining at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 95.53% | -1.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.63% | 38.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.75% | 1.32% | 76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |