Explore the Family Name Crookshanks
The meaning of Crookshanks
Scottish and English: variant of Cruickshank, with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Crookshanks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Crookshanks has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,203 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 41,799 indicating a decline rate of 3.97%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 513 in 2000 to 520 in 2010, exhibiting a growth rate of 1.36%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 5.26% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,203 | #41,799 | -3.97% |
| Count | 513 | 520 | 1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crookshanks
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Crookshanks identified as White, with a slight decrease from 97.66% in 2000 to 96.73% in 2010. There was a minor representation of individuals who identified with two or more races, decreasing from 1.75% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. Data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 96.73% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.35% | -22.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |