Explore the Family Name Croes
The meaning of Croes
1. Dutch, Flemish, and North German: variant of Kroes. 2. West Indian (Aruba): either of Dutch origin (see 1 above) or an altered form of Spanish Cruz. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Raul, Carlos, Francisca, Gilberto, Ricardo.
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How common is the last name Croes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Croes witnessed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 58,130 to 62,359, marking a decline of 7.28%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly by 1.83% from 327 people in 2000 to 321 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 8.33%, from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #62,359 | -7.28% |
| Count | 327 | 321 | -1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Croes
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Croes identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.71% from 81.35% in 2000 to 81.93% in 2010. Additionally, there was a noticeable rise in individuals identifying as Hispanic — an increase of 15.65%, from 11.31% in 2000 to 13.08% in 2010. Conversely, those claiming two or more ethnicities saw a significant drop of 38.89%, moving from 6.12% in 2000 to 3.74% in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with the Croes surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.35% | 81.93% | 0.71% |
| Hispanic | 11.31% | 13.08% | 15.65% |
| Two or More Races | 6.12% | 3.74% | -38.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |