Explore the Family Name Crust
The meaning of Crust
English (Kent and Lincolnshire): from Middle English crust(e), Old French crouste ‘crust of bread’, according to Reaney applied as a nickname for a stubborn or obstinate person. Some characteristic forenames: French Henri.
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How common is the last name Crust in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crust experienced a decline in rank from 64,186 in 2000 to 72,568 in 2010, marking a 13.06% decrease. The count of people holding this surname also decreased from 290 in 2000 to 268 in 2010, showing a 7.59% drop. Consequently, the proportion of the name Crust per 100,000 people went down by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #72,568 | -13.06% |
| Count | 290 | 268 | -7.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crust
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals varied changes within the Crust surname holders over the decade. In 2000, 96.21% identified as White, but this decreased slightly to 94.40% in 2010. There was no change within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, all remaining at 0.00%. Interestingly, there was a substantial increase (51.74%) in individuals identifying with two or more races, growing from 1.72% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Additionally, a new appearance of Hispanic identity was noted in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 94.4% | -1.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.61% | 51.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |