Explore the Family Name Crumb
The meaning of Crumb
1. Scottish and Irish: variant of Crum. 2. English: variant of Croom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crumb in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Crumb has seen a mild shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The last name Crumb was ranked 12,851st most popular in 2000 and slipped to 13,418th by 2010, marking a change of -4.41%. However, while its rank fell, the count of individuals with the surname Crumb actually increased from 2,195 to 2,271 during the same period, reflecting a growth of 3.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -4.94%, moving from 0.81 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,851 | #13,418 | -4.41% |
| Count | 2,195 | 2,271 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.77 | -4.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crumb
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Crumb also shifted over this decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of people with the surname Crumb identified as White (75.72%), followed by Black (20.00%). By 2010, though White remained the predominant ethnicity at 72.88%, there was a -3.75% change. The representation of Black ethnicity increased slightly to 21.58%, marking a growth of 7.90%. The Hispanic population saw the most significant increase, jumping from 1.00% to 1.76%, an impressive 76.00% change. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced slight decreases, and those reporting Two or more races increased notably from 1.59% to 2.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.72% | 72.88% | -3.75% |
| Black | 20% | 21.58% | 7.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.2% | 38.36% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.76% | 76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1% | 0.92% | -8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.66% | -2.94% |