Explore the Family Name Croan
The meaning of Croan
1. Scottish and English: variant of Crone. 2. Irish: possibly a variant of Croghan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Croan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Croan saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 56,687 in 2000, it dropped to 61,899 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 9.19%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell by approximately 3.86%, decreasing from 337 in 2000 to 324 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Croan per 100,000 residents dipped from 0.12 to 0.11 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #61,899 | -9.19% |
| Count | 337 | 324 | -3.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Croan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Croan has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the largest percentage of the Croan population, maintaining roughly 90.8% in both census years. However, there were notable shifts among some smaller demographic groups over this period. Notably, those identifying as Black or as belonging to two or more races each decreased by about 20%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Croan surname went from non-existent in 2000 to comprise 2.78% of the total in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Croan surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 90.74% | -0.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Black | 3.56% | 2.78% | -21.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 2.16% | -19.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |