Explore the Family Name Cruson
The meaning of Cruson
Americanized form of Dutch Kroesen. Compare Crusan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cruson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cruson has maintained a steady popularity in the United States over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,130th and slightly improved to 57,639th by 2010, marking a growth of 0.84%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased by almost 8%, from 327 in 2000 to 353 in 2010, yet the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #57,639 | 0.84% |
| Count | 327 | 353 | 7.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cruson
In terms of ethnicity, the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Cruson surname identified as White in both years surveyed. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 97.55% in 2000 to 95.18% in 2010. During the same period, there were minor increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0% to 1.70%) or Black (from 0% to 2.27%). No individuals with the Cruson surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 95.18% | -2.43% |
| Black | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |