Explore the Family Name Crusoe
The meaning of Crusoe
English (of French Huguenot origin): perhaps from French Crusiaux, a topographic name from a diminutive of creux ‘hollow’, or, alternatively, perhaps a variant of Croiseau, a habitational name from any of the places so named in Arquennes (Hainault) or Bornival (Brabant). History: According to Reaney and Wilson this name was taken to England by John Crusoe, a Huguenot refugee from Flanders, who settled in Norwich. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien.
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How common is the last name Crusoe in the United States?
The surname "Crusoe" has shown an increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,103rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 40,909th place - a relative increase of 7.24%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 460 in 2000 to 533 in 2010, a growth of 15.87%. The proportion of individuals named Crusoe per 100,000 residents also saw an uptick, growing by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #40,909 | 7.24% |
| Count | 460 | 533 | 15.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crusoe
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a change in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Crusoe". In 2000, about 63.48% of individuals with this name identified as Black, and that number climbed to 70.17% by 2010. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 32.39% to 25.33%, and those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 3.26% to 2.44%. For the first time in 2010, some individuals with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races. Conversely, there were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.48% | 70.17% | 10.54% |
| White | 32.39% | 25.33% | -21.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.26% | 2.44% | -25.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |