Explore the Family Name Cruze
The meaning of Cruze
Variant or an altered form of Cruse or Kruse or Crews or Croes or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Some characteristic forenames: French Jeanpaul, Guille.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cruze in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cruze increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 20,468 but rose to a rank of 20,149 in 2010, marking a 1.56% increase. The count of people with this surname also grew by 9.96%, from 1205 individuals in 2000 to 1325 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,468 | #20,149 | 1.56% |
| Count | 1,205 | 1,325 | 9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cruze
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Cruze surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those with two or more races saw a significant increase, with a growth of 119.15% and 45.78% respectively. The white demographic decreased slightly by 6.25%, although they still accounted for the majority at 70.64%. The Hispanic group experienced a rise of 12.68%, while the Black population grew by 14.66%. Conversely, American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw a slight decrease of 3.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.35% | 70.64% | -6.25% |
| Hispanic | 19.09% | 21.51% | 12.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 3.09% | 119.15% |
| Black | 1.91% | 2.19% | 14.66% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.41% | 1.36% | -3.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.21% | 45.78% |