Explore the Family Name Crusen
The meaning of Crusen
1. Americanized form of Dutch Kroesen. See also Cruzan. 2. German: variant of Krusen and, in North America, possibly also an altered form of this. This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Crusen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Crusen experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 125,639th in popularity, with a count of 126 people bearing it. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 150,452nd, with only 109 instances of the name. This represents a decrease of approximately 19.75% in rank and 13.49% in count over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped during this time, from 0.05 to 0.04, a decrease of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,639 | #150,452 | -19.75% |
| Count | 126 | 109 | -13.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crusen
In terms of ethnicity, according to the same census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Crusen identified as White. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of the Crusen surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.41% identified as White, though this percentage saw a slight decrease to 95.41% by 2010, marking a change of -3.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.41% | 95.41% | -3.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |