Explore the Family Name Cronen
The meaning of Cronen
1. Irish: variant of Cronin. 2. German: variant of Kronen. 3. Possibly also an altered form of Dutch Kroonen and of its Dutch and Flemish cognate Croonen, genitivized forms of Krone and Kroon. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conley, Eamon.
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How common is the last name Cronen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Cronen" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,801st most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell slightly to 53,538th. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Cronen surname remained steady at 386 individuals throughout the decade. This means that the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 decreased by about 7.14% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #53,538 | -5.39% |
| Count | 386 | 386 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cronen
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Cronen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 95.85% to 92.23%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 3.37% to 6.22%. No individuals with the Cronen surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 92.23% | -3.78% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 6.22% | 84.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |