Explore the Family Name Kruzich
The meaning of Kruzich
Americanized form of Croatian Kružić: nickname derived from krug ‘circle, ring’, perhaps used for a fat person.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kruzich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kruzich fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 82,691 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it moved slightly to 86,981. This change represents a slight decrease in popularity of about 5.19%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Kruzich surname increased from 212 in 2000 to 214 in 2010, marking a marginal growth of 0.94%. The proportion of Kruzich per 100k people also decreased by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #86,981 | -5.19% |
| Count | 212 | 214 | 0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kruzich
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kruzich also saw some changes between the year 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, with a percentage of 97.64% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 96.26% in 2010. There is a small percentage of individuals who identify as Hispanic, which increased from 2.36% in 2000 to 2.80% in 2010. The data did not show any individuals with the Kruzich surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.26% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 2.8% | 18.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |