Explore the Family Name Cruger
How common is the last name Cruger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cruger has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cruger was ranked as the 50,178th most common surname with a count of 392, representing approximately 0.15 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had fallen to the 58,876th position with a count of 344, which is about 0.12 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in rank by 17.33% and a decrease in count by 12.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #58,876 | -17.33% |
| Count | 392 | 344 | -12.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cruger
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Cruger also saw some changes over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 88.27% of people with the surname identified as white, but this number decreased to 83.14% by 2010. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races during either year. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.55% in 2000 to 4.36% in 2010. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population experienced a significant increase from 1.79% to 4.65%. The Black population remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 5.87% to 5.81% over the ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.27% | 83.14% | -5.81% |
| Black | 5.87% | 5.81% | -1.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.79% | 4.65% | 159.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 4.36% | 70.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |