Explore the Family Name Chrestman
The meaning of Chrestman
Altered form of Christman 1, a surname of German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chrestman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Chrestman" saw a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,465 in popularity and declined by about 31.76% to rank 53,316 in 2010. The count also dropped from 509 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 23.77%. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, representing a decrease of roughly 31.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #53,316 | -31.76% |
| Count | 509 | 388 | -23.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.13 | -31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chrestman
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Chrestman." In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with proportions of 94.89% and 94.59% respectively. There was a slight decrease of 0.32% over this period. Hispanic identification decreased considerably from 2.36% in 2000 to 1.8% in 2010, representing a change of -23.73%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased from 1.96% to 1.55%, a decline of 20.92%. The group identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 census data at 1.8%, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 94.59% | -0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 1.8% | -23.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.96% | 1.55% | -20.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |