Explore the Family Name Crusan
The meaning of Crusan
Americanized form of Dutch Kroesen. See also Cruzan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crusan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Crusan saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Crusan ranked 35,797 among all surnames, but fell to 36,838 by 2010, marking a 2.91% drop. However, the actual count of individuals with this name grew from 593 to 606 during the same period, an increase of 2.19%. The proportion of Crusans per 100,000 people also decreased slightly by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #36,838 | -2.91% |
| Count | 593 | 606 | 2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crusan
In terms of ethnicity, the Crusan surname was largely associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the percentage of Crusans identifying as White was 95.28%, which decreased slightly to 92.74% by 2010. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races represented 2.02% of Crusans in 2000, increasing to 2.81% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic Crusans also increased, rising from 1.35% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010. Interestingly, the census reported no Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indian/Alaska Natives with the Crusan surname in either year, but did register a change in 2010 when 1.82% of Crusans identified as Black, up from none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 92.74% | -2.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 2.81% | 39.11% |
| Black | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.49% | 10.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |