Explore the Family Name Croson
The meaning of Croson
English (North Midlands): variant of Croston.
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How common is the last name Croson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Croson surname has seen a mild decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the Croson surname ranked 34,038 in terms of popularity in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to 35,764, marking a decline of 5.07%. The count of individuals carrying the Croson surname also saw a slight decrease from 631 in 2000 to 628 in 2010, a change of -0.48%. The proportion per 100k people likewise experienced a decrease from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, an 8.7% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,038 | #35,764 | -5.07% |
| Count | 631 | 628 | -0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Croson
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Croson, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as White and having the Croson surname decreased from 91.44% to 86.78%, a drop of 5.10%. However, there was an increase in both the Hispanic and Black categories. Hispanics with the Croson surname increased from 2.22% to 3.66%, a growth of 64.86%. Blacks carrying the name Croson went from 5.86% to 7.17%, a rise of 22.35%. In 2010, there was also a small percentage (1.27%) who identified as belonging to two or more races. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant and suppressed at 0% for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.44% | 86.78% | -5.1% |
| Black | 5.86% | 7.17% | 22.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.66% | 64.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |