Explore the Family Name Kruize
The meaning of Kruize
Dutch: possibly a variant of Kroese.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kruize in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kruize was ranked 112,967 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to a rank of 121,590 in 2010, indicating a decrease in its overall popularity by 7.63%. The count of individuals carrying the Kruize surname also decreased from 144 in 2000 to 142 in 2010 - a minor decline of 1.39%. Proportionally, per 100k people, this surname maintained a consistent presence with 0.05 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #121,590 | -7.63% |
| Count | 144 | 142 | -1.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kruize
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no recorded instances of the Kruize surname amongst individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, it was found that the vast majority of individuals with the Kruize surname identified as White, with a slight increase from 93.06% in 2000 to 93.66% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 93.66% | 0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |