Explore the Family Name Cropsey
The meaning of Cropsey
English: perhaps a variant of Cripsey, a habitational name from a place of this name in Lincolnshire.
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How common is the last name Cropsey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cropsey saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 52,077 to 52,736 during this period, representing a 1.27% drop. However, the count of individuals with the Cropsey surname somewhat increased by 4.8%, from 375 people in 2000 to 393 in 2010. Despite the growth in count, there was a 7.14% decrease in the proportion per 100,000 people within the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #52,736 | -1.27% |
| Count | 375 | 393 | 4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cropsey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cropsey also saw a few changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (98.67%) of the individuals with the Cropsey surname identified as White. By 2010, this proportion had slightly decreased to 95.93%. The census for that year also recorded a 2.29% of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, a new development since no Hispanics were recorded in the 2000 census. Additionally, the 2010 census data showed a small proportion (1.27%) of individuals identifying with two or more races. No individuals with the Cropsey surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 95.93% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |