2000
#111,119
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Croxdale
A locational surname originating from a place named Croxdale in Durham, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Croxdale. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Croxdale 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Croxdale in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Croxdale, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Croxdale
The surname Croxdale originated in England during the late medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the village of Croxdale, which is located in County Durham. The name itself is believed to come from the Old English words "croc" meaning "crooked" and "dæl" meaning "valley", referring to the winding valley where the village is situated.
The earliest known record of the name Croxdale dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in the Assize Rolls of County Durham in 1292. This document recorded the names of landowners and tenants in the region during that time period.
In the 14th century, the name Croxdale was also mentioned in the Placita de Quo Warranto, a legal record that documented the rights and privileges claimed by various individuals and institutions. This suggests that the Croxdale family held some level of prominence or status within their local community.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Croxdale surname was John Croxdale, who was born in the village of Croxdale in 1425. He was a landowner and farmer, and his family had likely lived in the area for generations before him.
Another notable individual with the Croxdale surname was William Croxdale, born in 1587. He was a merchant and trader who traveled widely throughout England and even ventured to the American colonies in the early 17th century.
In the 18th century, the Croxdale family produced a notable clergyman named Reverend Thomas Croxdale (1712-1784). He served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Croxdale for over 40 years and was known for his dedication to his parish and community.
Throughout the 19th century, several members of the Croxdale family made their mark in various professions. One such individual was Robert Croxdale (1820-1892), who was a successful industrialist and entrepreneur in the coal mining industry.
Another prominent figure was Mary Croxdale (1843-1921), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in County Durham and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.
While the Croxdale surname is not as common today as it once was, it remains a proud part of England's rich historical heritage, tracing its roots back to the picturesque village of Croxdale and the industrious families that called it home for centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Croxdale
Among Census respondents with the surname Croxdale, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Croxdale 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 Croxdale surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 112
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Croxdale
Croxdale 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
#122,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
-6 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 11,195 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-22 bearers (-15.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,474 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #111,119 | 147 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #122,314 | 141 | 0.05 | -6 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 11,195 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-15.6%) | Down 20,474 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 Croxdale 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 | #122,314 | #142,788 | -16.7% |
| Count | 141 | 119 | -15.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Croxdale bearers went from 141 to 119 (-15.6% change). The surname moved down 20,474 positions in the national ranking, going from #122,314 to #142,788.
FAQ
Croxdale surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Croxdale?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Croxdale. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Croxdale?
Croxdale ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Croxdale. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Croxdale.
Has Croxdale become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Croxdale went from 141 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 22 (-15.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #122,314 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Croxdale?
Among Census respondents with the surname Croxdale, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Croxdale in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Croxdale appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Two or More Races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Croxdale (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 Croxdale mean?
A locational surname originating from a place named Croxdale in Durham, England. 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 Croxdale (0.04 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 surname Croxdale?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.