2000
#3,153
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,469
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.88
Uncommon Last name
Crider
An occupational surname for someone who manufactured or sold sieves or strainers, derived from Middle English "cridel."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 11,580 Americans carry the last name Crider. That puts it at #3,455 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.38 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 29,599 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crider surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
12K
1 in 29,599
Census rank
#3,455
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
10K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 10,098 bearers of the surname Crider in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.38 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3455th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crider, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.9%. The next largest groups are Black (5.4%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Crider
The surname Crider is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "crīde," meaning "crier" or "announcer," referring to a town crier or messenger. This occupational surname was likely given to individuals whose profession involved making public announcements or proclaiming important news.
In medieval times, town criers played a crucial role in disseminating information to the general public, as literacy rates were low. They would walk through the streets, ringing a bell and loudly declaring news, proclamations, and announcements from the local authorities or nobility. This occupation was highly respected, and those who held it often took on the surname Crider or similar variations, such as Cryer or Crier.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Crider can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like survey conducted in England in the late 13th century. The entry mentions a "John le Crider" from the village of Swaffham Prior. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during this period.
Over the centuries, the surname Crider has appeared in various historical records and documents, including parish registers, tax rolls, and court records. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:
1. Thomas Crider (c. 1580 - 1649), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.
2. John Crider (c. 1620 - 1682), a prominent merchant and landowner in Virginia, USA, who was one of the first settlers in the colony.
3. Mary Crider (c. 1705 - 1775), a Quaker minister and abolitionist from Pennsylvania, known for her advocacy against slavery.
4. William Crider (1817 - 1890), an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.
5. James Crider (1927 - 2018), an American author and educator, best known for his mystery novels and short stories.
The surname Crider has also been associated with various place names, particularly in England, where it originated. For example, there is a village called Crider's Green in Suffolk, which likely derived its name from an early inhabitant with the surname Crider.
While the spelling Crider is the most common variation, other spellings such as Cryder, Cryder, and Cryder have also been recorded throughout history, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings in earlier times. The name has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals who migrated from its place of origin.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crider
Among Census respondents with the surname Crider, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.9%. The next largest groups are Black (5.4%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Crider bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Crider surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.9% · 8,674
- Black or African American5.4% · 548
- Two or more races4.8% · 485
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 279
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 73
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 39
Timeline
Historical Census data for Crider
Crider appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#3,362
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,621
+152 bearers (+1.5%)
Per 100,000 3.60
Rank movement Down 209 places
2020
#3,455
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,098
-523 bearers (-4.9%)
Per 100,000 3.38
Rank movement Down 93 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,153 | 10,469 | 3.88 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,362 | 10,621 | 3.60 | +152 bearers (+1.5%) | Down 209 places |
| 2020 | #3,455 | 10,098 | 3.38 | -523 bearers (-4.9%) | Down 93 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Crider surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,362 | #3,455 | -2.8% |
| Count | 10,621 | 10,098 | -4.9% |
| Per 100K | 3.60 | 3.38 | -6.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Crider bearers went from 10,621 to 10,098 (-4.9% change). The surname moved down 93 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,362 to #3,455.
FAQ
Crider surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Crider?
Name Census estimates that about 11,580 living Americans carry the surname Crider. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 29,599 residents.
How common is Crider?
Crider ranks #3,455 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.38 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 10,098 people with the surname Crider. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (11,580), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.38 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.38 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Crider.
Has Crider become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Crider went from 10,621 recorded bearers to 10,098. That is a decrease of 523 (-4.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,362 to #3,455.
What does the Census say about the background of Crider?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crider, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.9%. The next largest groups are Black (5.4%) and Two or More Races (4.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Crider in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.9% (8,674 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Crider appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.9%), Black (5.4%), Two or More Races (4.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Crider (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Crider mean?
An occupational surname for someone who manufactured or sold sieves or strainers, derived from Middle English "cridel." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Crider (3.38 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Crider?
Want to know how many people have the surname Crider? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.