Explore the Family Name Croissant
The meaning of Croissant
1. French: from croissant ‘growing’, present participle of croître ‘to grow’, hence a nickname for a fast-growing young man. 2. French: from the personal name Croissant, a vernacular form of Cressent, Crescent, from the Latin name Crescens, from crescens ‘growing’. This surname, in any of the two possible senses (see also 1 above), is also found in Germany. 3. Breton: topographic name from kroashent ‘crossing’, or a habitational name from any of several minor places in Brittany named Croissant, of the same etymology. Some characteristic forenames: French Olivier. German Erwin, Bernd, Ingeborg.
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How common is the last name Croissant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Croissant ranked 46,240 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 47,878 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.54%. In terms of count, however, there was an increase from 434 occurrences in 2000 to 442 in 2010, which is a growth rate of 1.84%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.25%, falling from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #47,878 | -3.54% |
| Count | 434 | 442 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Croissant
In relation to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Croissant identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.47% in 2000 to 95.25% in 2010. During this same period, the percentage of Croissants identifying with two or more races dipped marginally from 1.15% to 1.13%. Meanwhile, there were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, the 2010 data saw the introduction of individuals identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 2.26% of those with the Croissant surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 95.25% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.13% | -1.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |