Explore the Family Name Crom
The meaning of Crom
1. Dutch: variant of Krom. 2. English: possibly a variant of Croom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Crom has slightly decreased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Crom ranked as the 35,797th most popular surname and fell to the 38,691st spot by 2010, indicating an 8.08% drop. The count also dipped from 593 in 2000 to 571 in 2010, showing a decrease of 3.71%. Consequently, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people dropped 13.64%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #38,691 | -8.08% |
| Count | 593 | 571 | -3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crom
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Crom saw minor shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, increasing slightly from 94.10% in 2000 to 94.57% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The proportion of those with mixed ethnicity dropped significantly, from 1.69% to 1.05%. Hispanic representation increased by 24.26%, although it remained a small fraction of the total at 2.10%. American Indian and Alaskan Native presence also decreased from 1.52% to 1.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 94.57% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 2.1% | 24.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.05% | -37.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 1.05% | -30.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |