Explore the Family Name Christina
The meaning of Christina
Americanized form of Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese Cristina. — Note: It is likely that in the population figure published by the US Census Bureau (which dropped from 1205 in the year 2000 to 887 in the year 2010) the personal name Christina (from Christus, the Latin name of Jesus Christ) of some American bearers is also counted as a surname. Some of these bearers may be from countries, such as Indonesia, where (hereditary) surnames are not in general use. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Sal. Spanish Carlos, Angel, Salvador.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Christina in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Christina has seen a decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 20,468 and by 2010, it had dropped down to 27,260, indicating a decrease of 33.18%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 1,205 to 887 during the same period, representing a 26.39% drop. The proportion of individuals named Christina per 100K people also reduced by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,468 | #27,260 | -33.18% |
| Count | 1,205 | 887 | -26.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.3 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Christina
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates changes over the ten years from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname Christina increased significantly by 57.97%, while American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw an increase of 65.85%. There was a steady number of individuals identifying as two or more races, with no change reported. Hispanic representation showed a growth rate of 31.76%. However, those identifying as White decreased by 3.19% and the Black community also saw a slight decrease of 13.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.64% | 83.88% | -3.19% |
| Hispanic | 5.73% | 7.55% | 31.76% |
| Black | 3.9% | 3.38% | -13.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.07% | 3.27% | 57.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.24% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.41% | 0.68% | 65.85% |