Explore the Family Name Cryan
The meaning of Cryan
Irish (Sligo and Rocosommon): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Craidheáin ‘descendant of Craidheán’, a name meaning ‘little heart’, from a diminutive of croidhe ‘heart’. It appears to be a Roscommon variant of Ó Croidheáin, see Crean 1. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Michael Patrick.
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How common is the last name Cryan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cryan has experienced a slight decrease over time. In 2000, Cryan was ranked as the 28,049th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 29,171st spot, representing a 4.0% decrease in rank. Despite this decrease in rank, the actual number of people with the Cryan surname increased slightly from 804 in 2000 to 812 in 2010, reflecting a 1.0% increase. The proportion of people named Cryan per 100,000 residents also decreased by approximately 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #29,171 | -4% |
| Count | 804 | 812 | 1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cryan
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data offers an interesting insight into the diversity associated with the Cryan surname. Predominantly, individuals with this surname identify as White, making up 94.78% in 2000 and 94.09% in 2010 - a minor decline of 0.73%. Meanwhile, there's been a significant increase in the number of Cryans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, with the percentage growing by 79.56% from 1.37% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease of 45.99%, and the Hispanic representation remained almost stable, with a negligible decrease of 0.89%. No Cryans were recorded as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.78% | 94.09% | -0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 2.46% | 79.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.22% | -0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0.74% | -45.99% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |