Explore the Family Name Cruzen
The meaning of Cruzen
Americanized form of Dutch Kroesen. See also Cruzan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cruzen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Cruzen surname has seen a mild fluctuation in terms of popularity. In the year 2000, it was ranked at 48,776 and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to a rank of 48,995, indicating a minor decrease of 0.45%. However, the count of people bearing this surname has actually risen from 406 in 2000 to 430 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.91%. The proportion of Cruzens per 100k people remained steady at 0.15 between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #48,995 | -0.45% |
| Count | 406 | 430 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cruzen
When exploring the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cruzen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reflects some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the largest portion, though it declined from 94.83% in 2000 to 91.16% in 2010. There was a small but notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 3.94% to 4.88%, showing a change of 23.86%. A few new additions were also seen, with individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those with two or more races appearing in the 2010 census with 1.40% and 2.33% respectively. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.83% | 91.16% | -3.87% |
| Hispanic | 3.94% | 4.88% | 23.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |