Explore the Family Name Crosson
The meaning of Crosson
Irish (Donegal): shortened and altered form of McCrossen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crosson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Crosson has seen a slight change in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 3.78%, moving from the 10,049th position to 10,429th. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.29% over this period, from 2,958 people to 3,085. Despite the increase in total count, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 4.55%, indicating that other surnames have grown at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,049 | #10,429 | -3.78% |
| Count | 2,958 | 3,085 | 4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.1 | 1.05 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crosson
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Crosson according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 2.83%, while those identifying as Black increased by 5.67%. In addition, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races (43.22%) and as American Indian and Alaskan Native (141.67%). The proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly, while the Hispanic population saw an increase of 41.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.06% | 80.71% | -2.83% |
| Black | 13.22% | 13.97% | 5.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.59% | 41.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.69% | 43.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.58% | 141.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.45% | -4.26% |