Explore the Family Name Christiani
The meaning of Christiani
German and Dutch: Latinized (humanistic) patronymic from the personal name Christian, using the genitive of its Latin form Christianus.
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How common is the last name Christiani in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Christiani significantly dropped from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 62,396 in popularity and had a count of 300. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 93,125 and the count decreased to 197, marking a decline of 49.25% and 34.33%, respectively. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 36.36%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #93,125 | -49.25% |
| Count | 300 | 197 | -34.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.07 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christiani
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Christiani also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were noticeable changes for those identifying as White, Hispanic, and Black. The proportion identifying as White decreased by 10.71%, from 73.33% in 2000 to 65.48% in 2010. On the other hand, the proportions identifying as Hispanic and Black increased by 19.49% and 19.47% respectively. Specifically, the percentage of people with the surname Christiani identifying as Hispanic went from 4.67% to 5.58%, while those identifying as Black increased from 21.67% to 25.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.33% | 65.48% | -10.71% |
| Black | 21.67% | 25.89% | 19.47% |
| Hispanic | 4.67% | 5.58% | 19.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |