Explore the Family Name Crotwell
The meaning of Crotwell
Possibly an Americanized form of South German Grotewohl, a late medieval nickname for a journeyman, from es gerate wohl ‘may it (your work) turn out well’. Compare Grathwohl and Gradwell 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crotwell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crotwell has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 41,995 and by 2010 its rank had dropped to 45,105, reflecting a notable decline of 7.41%. Moreover, the count of individuals with the Crotwell surname decreased from 487 in 2000 to 475 in 2010, a reduction of 2.46%. Accordingly, the proportion of this surname per 100k population also declined by 11.11% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #45,105 | -7.41% |
| Count | 487 | 475 | -2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crotwell
The ethnicity breakdown associated with the surname Crotwell, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data, remains predominantly white. In 2000, about 98.97% of those carrying the surname identified as white, though this figure dipped slightly to 98.11% in 2010 - a modest change of -0.87%. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, all of which remained at zero. However, there was a minor emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races by 2010, making up 1.05% of people with the Crotwell surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.97% | 98.11% | -0.87% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |