Explore the Family Name Cressman
The meaning of Cressman
Americanized form of German Kressmann: see Kressman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cressman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cressman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,317 in popularity but dropped to 19,004 by 2010, indicating a 24.07% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,761 to 1,434, marking an 18.57% drop. As a result, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals fell by 24.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,317 | #19,004 | -24.07% |
| Count | 1,761 | 1,434 | -18.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.49 | -24.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cressman
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a shift in the demographic makeup of individuals bearing the Cressman surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 35.48%, whereas those claiming two or more ethnic identities rose by 38.24%. There was also a noticeable increase among those who identify as Hispanic, with a growth rate of 48.85%. Meanwhile, the majority ethnicity, White, saw a slight decrease of 1.29%. The percentages of individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 94.84% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.95% | 48.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.88% | 38.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.84% | 35.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |