Explore the Family Name Crowhurst
The meaning of Crowhurst
English (Kent and Sussex): habitational name from either of two places called Crowhurst. The one in Sussex (Croghyrste in Old English) is named from Old English crōh ‘nook, corner’ + hyrst ‘wooded hill’; the one in Surrey is from Old English crāwe ‘crow’ + hyrst ‘wooded hill’.
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How common is the last name Crowhurst in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Crowhurst has seen a marginal increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,058 with a count of 308, which increased to 334 by 2010, moving the rank up to 60,347. This indicates a growth rate of 1.16% over the decade. Despite the increase in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #60,347 | 1.16% |
| Count | 308 | 334 | 8.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crowhurst
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for individuals bearing the Crowhurst surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority continued to identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.78% to 91.62%. Meanwhile, there was an increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, from 1.95% to 3.89%. A new category also appeared in 2010, with 2.99% identifying as Hispanic. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.78% | 91.62% | -4.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 3.89% | 99.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |