Explore the Family Name Crumble
The meaning of Crumble
1. Probably an altered form of German Krumpel or Krümpel, a nickname from Middle High German krum(p) ‘deformed, crooked’; skeletal deformities were common in the Middle Ages, often as a result of childhood illnesses such as rickets. 2. English (Cheshire): perhaps a habitational name from Cromwell in Nottinghamshire or Cromwell Bottom in Yorkshire, both named from Old English crumb ‘crooked’ + wella ‘stream, spring’. The latter is recorded as Crumbel (1251) and Crumble (1566).
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How common is the last name Crumble in the United States?
The surname Crumble has seen an increase in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the Crumble surname ranked as the 31,014th most common name, with a count of 708 individuals sporting this last name. By 2010, it had risen in rank to become the 27,898th most common name, with a count of 860 individuals. This represents an increase of 10.05% in rank and a 21.47% increase in the count of individuals named Crumble in the U.S. The proportion of individuals named Crumble per 100k also saw an increase, rising from 0.26 to 0.29, or an 11.54% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,014 | #27,898 | 10.05% |
| Count | 708 | 860 | 21.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.29 | 11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crumble
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Crumble identify as Black, though this percentage decreased from 85.73% in 2000 to 78.84% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 9.46% to 13.60%. The percentage of those identifying with Two or more races also saw an increase from 3.39% to 4.65%. Additionally, the 2010 census data introduced a new ethnic identity for the Crumble surname: Hispanic, making up 2.44% of the total. However, there was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.73% | 78.84% | -8.04% |
| White | 9.46% | 13.6% | 43.76% |
| Two or More Races | 3.39% | 4.65% | 37.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |