Explore the Family Name Cronan
The meaning of Cronan
Irish (Limerick and Cork): variant of Cronin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cronan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cronan saw a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cronan was ranked 13,665 in terms of popularity, with 2,036 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank remained relatively steady at 13,670 but the count increased to 2,215 individuals. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 population remained static at 0.75.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,665 | #13,670 | -0.04% |
| Count | 2,036 | 2,215 | 8.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cronan
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts. In 2000, the majority of Cronans identified as White, at 96.51 percent. This figure decreased slightly to 94.72 percent by 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as two or more races, climbing from 1.08 percent in 2000 to 1.94 percent in 2010. The percentage of Cronans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose from zero to 1.08 percent over the decade. Meanwhile, the count for Hispanic Cronans grew from 1.23 percent to 1.63 percent. There were no recorded Cronans identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 94.72% | -1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 1.94% | 79.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.63% | 32.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |