Explore the Family Name Kruizenga
The meaning of Kruizenga
Dutch: derivative of Kruize. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Gerritt.
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How common is the last name Kruizenga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kruizenga has slightly dipped in the United States between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 61,713th in 2000 and slipped to the 65,244th spot by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.72%. The total count of people with this surname remained stable at 304 during this period. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.11 to 0.1, a decline of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #65,244 | -5.72% |
| Count | 304 | 304 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kruizenga
As far as the ethnicity distribution goes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there's been a minute shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kruizenga from 2000 to 2010. In both years, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, at 96.38% in 2000 and 96.05% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.97% to zero over the decade. During the same timeframe, the Kruizenga surname emerged among those identifying as two or more races, surging from zero to 1.64% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 96.05% | -0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |