Find out how popular the last name Cron is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cron.

Cron, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cron in America

Cron is the 12978th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cron surname appeared 2,366 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cron to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cron

The surname CRON is believed to have originated in Scotland, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "cron," meaning "swarthy" or "dark-complexioned," suggesting that it may have been a descriptive nickname initially used to identify someone with a darker skin tone.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the year 1367, where a person named William Cron is mentioned. This entry provides evidence that the surname was already in use during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various Scottish records, including the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland from 1545, which mentions a John Cron. This suggests that the surname had spread and become more established within Scottish communities by this time.

The CRON surname is also associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was William Cron (1738-1820), a Scottish poet and songwriter known for his contributions to the literary tradition of the Scottish Lowlands. His works, including "The Maid of Callender" and "The Miller's Daughter," gained popularity during his lifetime and helped preserve the cultural heritage of his region.

Another figure of note was John Cron (1793-1867), a Scottish architect who designed several important buildings in Glasgow, including the Hutchesons' Hospital and the Royal Infirmary. His architectural legacy can still be appreciated in the city's skyline today.

In the 19th century, the CRON surname found its way to North America, with Alexander Cron (1820-1892) being one of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name in the United States. He was a Scottish immigrant who settled in Ohio and worked as a farmer, contributing to the agricultural development of the region.

Furthermore, the CRON surname has been associated with several place names, including Cronhill in Lanarkshire, Scotland, and Cronberry Hill in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. These locations may have had some connection to individuals bearing the surname in the past, although the exact origins of the place names are uncertain.

While the CRON surname has a rich history rooted in Scotland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals of Scottish descent and others who have adopted the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cron

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cron.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cron was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cron has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cron was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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