2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Crucet
A surname derived from the French word "croissette," meaning "small cross."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Crucet. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crucet surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Crucet in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crucet, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.5%. The next largest groups are White (26.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Crucet
The surname CRUCET is believed to have originated in France, most likely in the northern regions near the border with Belgium and Luxembourg. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th or 13th century, derived from the Old French word "croiset," which referred to a small cross or crucifix. This suggests that the name might have been initially associated with someone involved in religious activities or perhaps a maker of religious artifacts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the CRUCET name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Froidmont, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century. This document mentions a certain Jehan Crucet, who was a landowner in the region of Picardy.
In the 14th century, records show a Guillaume Crucet residing in the village of Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, located in the Dauphiné region of southeastern France. He is believed to have been a prominent figure in the local community.
During the 15th century, the CRUCET name appears in various tax records and legal documents across different parts of France, indicating its spread throughout the country. One notable example is Jacques Crucet, a merchant from Lyon who was involved in the lucrative silk trade.
The 16th century saw the emergence of several CRUCET families in the region of Normandy, particularly in the areas around Rouen and Caen. One of the most well-known individuals from this era was Pierre Crucet, a skilled goldsmith who created intricate religious artifacts for local churches and nobility.
As the centuries passed, the CRUCET name continued to be associated with various professions and occupations, from artisans and craftsmen to members of the clergy and nobility. In the 18th century, a certain Charles-Étienne Crucet gained recognition as a renowned architect and designer, responsible for several notable buildings in Paris and its surrounding regions.
Throughout its history, the CRUCET surname has maintained a presence in various parts of France, and it is still found in many regions today. While not a particularly common name, it carries a rich heritage that reflects the cultural and religious influences of its origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crucet
Among Census respondents with the surname Crucet, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.5%. The next largest groups are White (26.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Crucet bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Crucet surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino73.5% · 86
- White26.5% · 31
Timeline
Historical Census data for Crucet
Crucet appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,270 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-12 bearers (-9.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,891 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,270 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.3%) | Down 12,891 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Crucet surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,379 | #144,270 | -9.8% |
| Count | 129 | 117 | -9.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Crucet bearers went from 129 to 117 (-9.3% change). The surname moved down 12,891 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #144,270.
FAQ
Crucet surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Crucet?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Crucet. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Crucet?
Crucet ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Crucet. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Crucet.
Has Crucet become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Crucet went from 129 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Crucet?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crucet, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 73.5%. The next largest groups are White (26.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Crucet in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.5% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Crucet appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (73.5%), White (26.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Crucet (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Crucet mean?
A surname derived from the French word "croissette," meaning "small cross." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Crucet (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Crucet?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.