Explore the Family Name Crunk
The meaning of Crunk
Probably an Americanized form of German Krank or Kronk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crunk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Crunk" saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Initially ranked as the 22,352nd most common surname in the U.S. in 2000, it slipped to the 23,662nd position by 2010, marking a 5.86% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also marginally reduced from 1,075 in 2000 to 1,071 in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of 0.37%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Crunk per 100,000 residents fell by 10.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,352 | #23,662 | -5.86% |
| Count | 1,075 | 1,071 | -0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crunk
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of Asians/Pacific Islanders and individuals identifying with two or more races that bear the surname Crunk decreased by 16.07% and 16.17%, respectively. Similarly, the percentage of White and Black individuals with this surname also declined by 0.95% and 10.75% correspondingly. Meanwhile, the Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations with the Crunk moniker significantly increased. The Hispanic representation rose by 67.69%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw an increase of 59.57%. This data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92% | 91.13% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.27% | 67.69% |
| Black | 3.35% | 2.99% | -10.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.4% | -16.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.75% | 59.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.47% | -16.07% |