Explore the Family Name Cronkite
The meaning of Cronkite
Americanized form of Dutch Krankheyt (see Cronkhite). History: The American broadcaster Walter Cronkite (1919–2009) was a descendant of Theunis Hercksen Krankheyt (1655–1709), a son of Herck Syboutsen Krankheyt, a Dutch settler in New Amsterdam in New Netherland (now New York City, NY).
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How common is the last name Cronkite in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cronkite has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,569th and fell to 78,316th by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 14 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 268 to 244 during the same period, indicating an approximate decrease of nine percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a fall of 20 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #78,316 | -14.21% |
| Count | 268 | 244 | -8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cronkite
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cronkite, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of the surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 94.03 percent to 90.16 percent over the decade. In 2010, the data started showing some diversity with 5.33 percent identifying as Hispanic, up from 4.10 percent in 2000, marking an increase of about 30 percent. A new category appeared in 2010, where 2.46 percent of people with the surname Cronkite identified as having two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 90.16% | -4.12% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 5.33% | 30% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |