Explore the Family Name Croyle
The meaning of Croyle
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Criel-sur-Mer, in Seine-Maritime, France.
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How common is the last name Croyle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Croyle" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped by 7.6 percent, moving from 16,113th place to 17,337th. In terms of count, there were 1,651 individuals with this surname in 2000, decreasing slightly to 1,630 by 2010, marking a marginal decline of 1.27 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased from 0.61 to 0.55, a change of -9.84 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,113 | #17,337 | -7.6% |
| Count | 1,651 | 1,630 | -1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.55 | -9.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Croyle
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Croyle", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some notable changes over the same decade. The percentage of people identifying as white saw a slight decrease from 96.85 percent in 2000 to 95.40 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 64.57 percent, although they still represent a relatively small portion of individuals with this surname. Interestingly, the categories of "Asian/Pacific Islander" and "Black" showed some representation in 2010 where there had been none in 2000. However, it must be noted that the proportion of individuals identifying as "American Indian and Alaskan Native" declined by 17.91 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 95.4% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.09% | 64.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.23% | 68.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0.55% | -17.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |