Explore the Family Name Cronkright
The meaning of Cronkright
Americanized form of Dutch Krankheyt (see Cronkhite).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cronkright in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cronkright has experienced a slight decline in rank from 48,380 in 2000 to 49,914 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 3.17%. However, the count or the number of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 2.44% during the same period, from 410 to 420. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #49,914 | -3.17% |
| Count | 410 | 420 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cronkright
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Cronkright are predominantly of White ethnic identity, with 98.29% in 2000 and 97.86% in 2010. The data shows a minor decrease of 0.44% over the decade. Individuals identifying as Hispanic appeared in the 2010 data at 1.19%, whereas they were not recorded in the 2000 census. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.22% in 2000 to none in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained consistent across both census years with no recorded individuals identifying under these categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 97.86% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |