Explore the Family Name Cronquist
The meaning of Cronquist
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements kron(a) ‘crown’ + quist, an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’. Compare Kronquist.
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How common is the last name Cronquist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cronquist has seen slight fluctuations over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 50,686 in terms of frequency and rose to 52,037 by 2010, indicating a decrease in rank by -2.67 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname, however, showed a marginal increase from 387 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 3.1 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #52,037 | -2.67% |
| Count | 387 | 399 | 3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cronquist
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Cronquist identify as White. This demographic saw a slight increase from 96.64 percent in 2000 to 97.49 percent in 2010. There was a small representation of individuals identifying as two or more races in 2000, accounting for 1.29 percent of the Cronquist population, but no representation in the 2010 data. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded instances in both the 2000 and 2010 census data for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 97.49% | 0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |