Explore the Family Name Mccrossan
The meaning of Mccrossan
Irish: from Mac an Chrosáin ‘son of the satirist’, a patronymic from crosán, a term that originally denoted the bearer of a cross in a religious procession.
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How common is the last name Mccrossan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mccrossan has been growing in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 77,742 but moved to a higher rank of 72,105 by 2010, which is a positive shift of 7.25 percent. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 229 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, an increase of 17.9 percent. The proportion per 100,000 population increased by 12.5 percent from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #72,105 | 7.25% |
| Count | 229 | 270 | 17.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mccrossan
In terms of ethnicity, the Mccrossan surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 93.89 percent of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 95.56 percent in 2010. Hispanic representation among the Mccrossan's fell slightly from 3.49 percent in 2000 to 3.33 percent in 2010. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing this surname either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 95.56% | 1.78% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 3.33% | -4.58% |
| 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% |