Explore the Family Name Krusen
The meaning of Krusen
1. German: patronymic from Krus or Kruse. Compare Crusen. 2. Americanized form of Dutch Kroesen. See also Cruzan. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Krusen in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Krusen as per the Decennial U.S. Census has seen a slight decline in rank from 75,466 in 2000 to 77,264 in 2010, marking a change of -2.38%. In terms of count, however, there was a modest increase of 4.2% over the decade, going from 238 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 to 248 in 2010. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #77,264 | -2.38% |
| Count | 238 | 248 | 4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krusen
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Krusen based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, accounting for 96.22% in 2000 and increasing to 98.39% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease, moving from 2.94% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Krusen surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 98.39% | 2.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |