Explore the Family Name Croasdale
The meaning of Croasdale
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Crossdale in Cumberland, from Old English, Middle English cros + Old Norse dalr ‘valley’, meaning ‘valley marked by a cross’.
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How common is the last name Croasdale in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Croasdale has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Croasdale was ranked 63,632 in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 65,066, marking a change of -2.25 percent. However, the count of individuals with the Croasdale surname actually increased from 293 to 305, showing a growth of 4.1 percent. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people dropped by 9.09 percent between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #65,066 | -2.25% |
| Count | 293 | 305 | 4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Croasdale
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Croasdale. From 2000 to 2010, there were no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of this surname. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic and Black populations with this surname during this period. Hispanics carrying the Croasdale name increased by approximately 78.24 percent, while Blacks saw an increase of around 156.10 percent. Whites with the surname Croasdale decreased by about 5.66 percent, but still made up the majority of the population with this surname as of 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 89.51% | -5.66% |
| Black | 2.05% | 5.25% | 156.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 4.26% | 78.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |