Explore the Family Name Cruell
The meaning of Cruell
Americanized form of German Krull 1 or Krüll (see Krull 2).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cruell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Cruell" has seen slight but steady growth in popularity within the United States over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,750th and by 2010 it had climbed to 63,524th, marking a percentage change of 1.89%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 287 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, denoting a rise of 9.41%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people did not see any significant change and remained at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #63,524 | 1.89% |
| Count | 287 | 314 | 9.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cruell
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in ethnic identity among those with the surname "Cruell". From 2000 to 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The representation of those identifying with two or more races almost doubled, moving from 2.09% to 3.82%, an increase of 82.78%. Individuals identifying as white saw a 74.67% increase from 3.83% to 6.69%. The Hispanic proportion increased dramatically from 1.74% to 4.46%, a 156.32% increase. However, there was a noticeable decline in those identifying as Black, falling from 90.94% in 2000 to 84.71% in 2010, a decrease of 6.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.94% | 84.71% | -6.85% |
| White | 3.83% | 6.69% | 74.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 4.46% | 156.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 3.82% | 82.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |