Explore the Family Name Chrest
The meaning of Chrest
Americanized form of German Christ.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chrest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Chrest" has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,174th in terms of frequency, whereas in 2010, it dropped to 65,424th—a change of approximately -25.4%. The count of individuals with this surname similarly reduced from 374 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, which is an approximate decline of -18.98%. The proportion of people named Chrest per 100k also decreased by -28.57% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #65,424 | -25.4% |
| Count | 374 | 303 | -18.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chrest
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the representation of the surname "Chrest" among different ethnic groups changed subtly between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the bearers of the surname are of White ethnic identity, although there was a slight decrease from 97.59% to 94.72%. There was no recorded presence of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both years. However, there was a notable increase of 65.00% within the Hispanic community, rising from 1.60% to 2.64%. Additionally, the surname appeared among people of two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 94.72% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.64% | 65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |