Explore the Family Name Crosta
The meaning of Crosta
Italian: nickname for a pest, from Italian crosta ‘crust, scab’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Caesar, Pierina, Silvio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crosta in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Crosta has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 83,965 with 208 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the count had risen to 226, nudging its rank up to 83,226. This indicates a growth rate of approximately 8.65% over the decade, while the proportion per 100,000 residents remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #83,226 | 0.88% |
| Count | 208 | 226 | 8.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crosta
Turning to ethnic identity associated with the surname Crosta, again using Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, 93.27% of Crotas identified as White, dipping slightly to 92.04% by 2010. A small percentage, 2.40% in 2000 and increasing to 3.98% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. There was some representation (3.37% in 2000) from those identifying with two or more races, but this dropped to zero by 2010. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.27% | 92.04% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.98% | 65.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |