Explore the Family Name Crowston
The meaning of Crowston
English: habitational name from South Croxton or Croxton Kerrial (Leicestershire), traditionally pronounced /ˈkrousən/; or possibly from a village so named in Lincolnshire. Compare Croxton.
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How common is the last name Crowston in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Crowston has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 109,915th most popular in the US, but by 2010 it had slipped to 110,286th. Despite the rank drop, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 149 to 160 during that same period. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was still a 16.67% decrease, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname Crowston grew, it did so at a slower rate than the population as a whole.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #110,286 | -0.34% |
| Count | 149 | 160 | 7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crowston
The Decennial U.S. Census also yields information about the ethnic identity of those with the surname Crowston. As of 2010, the vast majority identified as White, although this percentage did see a small decrease from 95.97% in 2000 to 93.75% in 2010. Interestingly, the category 'Two or more races' saw an increase, indicating that some individuals identify with multiple ethnicities. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 93.75% | -2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |