Explore the Family Name Ravencraft
The meaning of Ravencraft
English: variant of Ravenscroft.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ravencraft in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ravencraft experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank slipped from 69,854 in 2000 to 71,886 in 2010, which corresponds to a decrease of approximately 2.91%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 262 to 271 during the same period, showing a growth of about 3.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #71,886 | -2.91% |
| Count | 262 | 271 | 3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ravencraft
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ravencraft also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority (96.95%) identified as White, but this figure slightly decreased to 95.94% by 2010. Over the decade, there was a disappearance of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, falling from 1.91% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Notably, there was an emergence of those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 95.94% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |