Explore the Family Name Cranson
The meaning of Cranson
English: possibly a variant of Scottish Cranston.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cranson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cranson has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cranson was ranked 55,971 in terms of surnames, moving up to 52,851 in 2010, marking a rank improvement of 5.57%. The count of people with this surname also increased during the same period, with 342 individuals recorded in 2000 rising to 392 in 2010, a growth of 14.62%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #52,851 | 5.57% |
| Count | 342 | 392 | 14.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cranson
The ethnicity associated with the surname Cranson showed some changes over the decade as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no representatives from the Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races in both 2000 and 2010, there were increases in other ethnic identities. The proportion of White individuals bearing the Cranson surname grew from 89.47% in 2000 to 91.84% in 2010. There was also a noticeable increase in the Hispanic community, with the proportion growing from 2.05% to 2.55%, while the Black community saw an increase from 3.51% to 4.08%. Notably, there was a decrease in the American Indian and Alaskan Native community, going from 2.34% in 2000 to being unreported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.47% | 91.84% | 2.65% |
| Black | 3.51% | 4.08% | 16.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.55% | 24.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |