Explore the Family Name Crosthwait
The meaning of Crosthwait
English (Lancashire): variant of Crosthwaite. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crosthwait in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Crosthwait witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,130th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 59,017th spot, showing a change of -1.53%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 327 to 343 during the same period, an increase of 4.89%. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #59,017 | -1.53% |
| Count | 327 | 343 | 4.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crosthwait
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that a majority of individuals with the surname Crosthwait identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease from 95.72% to 93.59%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 2.45% to 2.62%. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, they made up 2.33% of the total Crosthwaits. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities, as well as those identifying with two or more races, remained unchanged and/or was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 93.59% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.45% | 2.62% | 6.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |