Explore the Family Name Crossgrove
The meaning of Crossgrove
Irish: possibly a variant of Cosgrove.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crossgrove in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Crossgrove has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Crossgrove was ranked 55,609 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 60,045, signifying a 7.98% decrease. The number of people with this surname also fell from 345 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, showing a modest 2.61% dip. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Crossgrove per 100,000 people reduced by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #60,045 | -7.98% |
| Count | 345 | 336 | -2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crossgrove
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Crossgrove has also shifted somewhat over time, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals bearing this name identify as White, though this percentage has dropped slightly from 89.57% in 2000 to 84.82% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there has been an increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 7.54% in 2000 to 9.82% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic stayed relatively consistent at around 2.3%. Interestingly, a small percentage (2.38%) reported having two or more ethnic identities in 2010, a category that didn't appear in the 2000 census data for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.57% | 84.82% | -5.3% |
| Black | 7.54% | 9.82% | 30.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 2.38% | 2.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |