2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Crusen
Originally used to indicate someone who lived near a cross or crucifix.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Crusen. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crusen 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Crusen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crusen, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Crusen
The surname CRUSEN originated in Scotland during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "crusen," which means "a vessel for holding liquids." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a cooper or barrel maker.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the CRUSEN surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document that recorded the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Crussyn," likely reflecting the spelling and pronunciation at that time.
In the 15th century, the CRUSEN family was prominent in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Inverness and Aberdeenshire. Historical records from that period mention a John CRUSEN, who was a landowner and respected member of the community in the village of Turriff, Aberdeenshire, in the late 1400s.
The CRUSEN surname can also be traced to the small village of Cruden, located in Aberdeenshire. It is possible that the name originated from this place name or that members of the CRUSEN family were among the early settlers of the village.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the CRUSEN surname was Robert CRUSEN (c. 1520-1592), a Scottish clergyman and author. He wrote several religious texts and served as the minister of St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh during the Protestant Reformation.
Another prominent individual with the CRUSEN surname was James CRUSEN (1670-1741), a Scottish merchant and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the textile trade and donated a substantial amount of his wealth to establish schools and hospitals in his hometown of Aberdeen.
The CRUSEN surname also has connections to the Scottish nobility. In the 18th century, Sir William CRUSEN (1725-1805) was a wealthy landowner and member of the Scottish gentry. He served as a member of the Parliament of Great Britain, representing Aberdeenshire from 1768 to 1784.
While the CRUSEN surname originated in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply tied to the Scottish Highlands and the Aberdeenshire region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crusen
Among Census respondents with the surname Crusen, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Crusen 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 Crusen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.9% · 110
- Two or more races6.6% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Crusen
Crusen 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-17 bearers (-13.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 24,813 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+12 bearers (+11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,143 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.5%) | Down 24,813 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.0%) | Up 9,143 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 Crusen 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 | #150,452 | #141,309 | 6.1% |
| Count | 109 | 121 | 11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Crusen bearers went from 109 to 121 (+11.0% change). The surname moved up 9,143 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #141,309.
FAQ
Crusen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Crusen?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Crusen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Crusen?
Crusen ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Crusen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Crusen.
Has Crusen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Crusen went from 109 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 12 (+11.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Crusen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crusen, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Crusen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.9% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Crusen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.9%), Two or More Races (6.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). 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 Crusen (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 Crusen mean?
Originally used to indicate someone who lived near a cross or crucifix. 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 Crusen (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 Crusen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.