Explore the Family Name Crosley
The meaning of Crosley
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Crossley, also established as a surname in Ireland.
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How common is the last name Crosley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crosley witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Crosley ranked as the 14,044th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had dropped to the 15,020th position, representing a change of approximately -6.95%. Over the same period, the count of individuals with the Crosley surname remained relatively stable, decreasing marginally from 1,969 to 1,966. Likewise, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by about 8.22%, dropping from 0.73 to 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,044 | #15,020 | -6.95% |
| Count | 1,969 | 1,966 | -0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.67 | -8.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crosley
The ethnic identity associated with the Crosley surname also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 73.17%, even though it still represents a small fraction of the total. Those identifying as having two or more races increased slightly by 7.01%, while those identifying as White declined modestly by -2.20%. Similarly, the Hispanic population using the Crosley surname grew by 46.21%. Individuals identifying as Black within the Crosley surname increased by 8.46%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by -13.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84% | 82.15% | -2.2% |
| Black | 11.58% | 12.56% | 8.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.93% | 46.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 1.68% | 7.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.12% | 0.97% | -13.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.71% | 73.17% |