Explore the Family Name Crounse
The meaning of Crounse
Americanized form of Polish Kronski, probably a habitational name from one of the places called Kroni, Kronka or Kronki, which exist (or existed) in present-day Poland, Lithuania, and Belarus. The surname Kronski, which was brought to the US from Germany, is no longer found in Poland. Its Americanized form is found mainly in the Albany area, NY. History: The Crounses are descendants of Frederick Crounse who immigrated to the US in 1754 from Württemberg, Germany. He was a son of the Polish count Kronski (usually spelled Krownsky in the records), who took refuge in Germany. The surname Kronski is still present in Germany, though it is very rare there.
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How common is the last name Crounse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Crounse' saw a marginal increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved from 48,469 in 2000 to 47,356 in 2010, marking a 2.3% change. The count of people with the 'Crounse' surname also increased by 9.54% over this period, going from 409 individuals in 2000 to 448 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #47,356 | 2.3% |
| Count | 409 | 448 | 9.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crounse
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no individuals with the 'Crounse' surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either the 2000 or 2010 census periods. The majority identified as White, though this percentage dipped slightly by 2.97% from 93.40% in 2000 to 90.63% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities showed a significant increase of 72.27%, growing from 2.20% in 2000 to 3.79% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.44% to 3.79%, a 55.33% increase. However, those declaring an ethnic identity as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to 0% in 2010 from 1.71% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.4% | 90.63% | -2.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 3.79% | 72.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 3.79% | 55.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |