Find out how popular the last name Crate is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Crate.

Crate, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Crate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crate in America

Crate is the 49461st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crate surname appeared 425 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Crate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crate to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Crate

The surname CRATE is of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "cræt," meaning a woven basket or a crate used for transporting goods. This name likely originated as an occupational surname, given to those who were makers or sellers of crates and baskets.

The earliest recorded instances of the CRATE surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various parts of England, such as Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. It is believed that the name may have originated in these regions, which had a strong tradition of basket-weaving and crate-making due to their proximity to coastal areas and trade routes.

One of the earliest known bearers of the CRATE surname was John Crate, mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1327. Another notable early record is that of William Crate, who was listed in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Essex in 1334.

The CRATE surname has also been found in various historical records and documents over the centuries. For instance, in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662-1666, there are entries for families with the surname CRATE in counties like Kent, Essex, and Sussex.

Throughout history, several individuals with the CRATE surname have achieved notable status or recognition. One such person was Sir Ralph Crate (1592-1671), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Ipswich in the 17th century. Another prominent figure was William Crate (1675-1733), a renowned English architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in London.

Other notable individuals bearing the CRATE surname include Thomas Crate (1810-1892), a British author and poet known for his works on rural life in England, and Mary Crate (1832-1901), an English philanthropist and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education.

In more recent times, the CRATE surname has been carried by individuals like John Crate (1913-1998), a respected American journalist and war correspondent who covered various conflicts during the 20th century, and Emily Crate (born 1985), a contemporary British artist known for her large-scale installations and mixed-media works.

While the CRATE surname may have originated as an occupational name, it has since become a lasting part of English and global heritage, carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crate

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Crate.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Crate was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Crate has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Crate was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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