Explore the Family Name Kroesen
The meaning of Kroesen
Dutch and North German: variant of Kroes. Compare Crusan, Crusen, Cruson, Cruzan, Cruzen, Krewson, Krusen, and Kruzan.
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How common is the last name Kroesen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kroesen experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, while its rank dropped marginally by 0.39 from 86992 to 87335 over the decade, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 7.04 percent from 199 to 213. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k residents remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,992 | #87,335 | -0.39% |
| Count | 199 | 213 | 7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kroesen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the distribution among those with the surname Kroesen changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010. The population identifying as White decreased by about 6.57 percent, falling from 94.97 percent to 88.73 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation grew substantially by 133.11 percent, increasing from 3.02 percent to 7.04 percent. Additionally, for the first time, people of Asian/Pacific Islander identity started representing the Kroesen surname, with 3.29 percent in 2010, compared to none in 2000. There was no change in representation for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 88.73% | -6.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 7.04% | 133.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |