Explore the Family Name Crooke
The meaning of Crooke
English: variant of Crook.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crooke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Crooke saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,865th and dropped to 27,452nd by 2010, representing a change of -6.14%. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a downtrend from 893 in 2000 to 878 in 2010, an approximate decrease of 1.68%. Furthermore, the proportion of persons having this surname per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,865 | #27,452 | -6.14% |
| Count | 893 | 878 | -1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crooke
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Crooke, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the most common ethnicity is White, making up 83.2% in 2000 but slightly decreasing to 81.32% in 2010. The Black ethnicity group showed a marked increase in the ten-year period, rising from 8.96% to 11.05%. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a growth of 11.49%. On the other hand, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both decreased during this period. The Hispanic group reflected a slight growth, with an increase of 5.23% from 2000 to 2010. Please note that in some instances, data may have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 81.32% | -2.26% |
| Black | 8.96% | 11.05% | 23.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 3.42% | 5.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.35% | 2.62% | 11.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.03% | -29.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.57% | -26.92% |