Explore the Family Name Crosse
The meaning of Crosse
English and Irish: variant of Cross.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crosse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crosse has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Crosse was ranked 47,389 in popularity with a count of 421 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 55,741 and the count decreased to 368 individuals. This represents a change of -17.62% in rank and -12.59% in count. The proportion per 100K also fell by 25%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #55,741 | -17.62% |
| Count | 421 | 368 | -12.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crosse
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Crosse has also experienced changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 71.73% of individuals with the surname identified as White, while this percentage declined to 65.76% by 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Black increased from 23.04% to 26.09% over the same period. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 3.09% to 5.16%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.90% to 2.72%). There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.73% | 65.76% | -8.32% |
| Black | 23.04% | 26.09% | 13.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 5.16% | 66.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.72% | 43.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |