Explore the Family Name Howcroft
The meaning of Howcroft
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): probably a variant of Holdcraft.
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How common is the last name Howcroft in the United States?
The surname Howcroft saw a slight increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,965th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 47,966th spot, marking an improvement of 4.0 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 394 to 441 during this time period, which is an 11.93 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #47,966 | 4% |
| Count | 394 | 441 | 11.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Howcroft
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Howcroft surname identified as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this percentage was 96.95, and by 2010, it had increased slightly to 97.51 percent. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 97.51% | 0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |