Explore the Family Name Cruden
The meaning of Cruden
Scottish (Aberdeenshire): habitational name from Cruden, a district of Buchan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cruden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cruden saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 72022 in 2000 to 78040 in 2010, marking a decline of 8.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 252 to 245, a decrease of 2.78%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Cruden per 100,000 also saw an 11.11% drop, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #78,040 | -8.36% |
| Count | 252 | 245 | -2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cruden
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cruden. In 2000, 95.24% of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.29% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or those of two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, these groups accounted for 2.86% and 2.04% respectively of the Cruden population. On the other hand, the Black population with this surname fell from 2.78% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No changes were reported for Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.24% | 94.29% | -1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.78% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |