Explore the Family Name Chrystal
The meaning of Chrystal
Manx and Scottish: variant of Crystal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chrystal in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chrystal saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,999 nationally and this dropped to 39,773 in 2010, representing a 7.5% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly during this period from 568 in 2000 to 552 in 2010, translating to a reduction of 2.82%. The proportion per 100k people bearing the surname Chrystal diminished by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #39,773 | -7.5% |
| Count | 568 | 552 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chrystal
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Chrystal changed somewhat over the same decade, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this last name identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 88.03% in 2000 to 84.24% in 2010. During this time, there was an increase in the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with the former category increasing by 53.90% and the latter by 33.86%. Despite these shifts, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There was a decrease in the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races, falling by 35.46% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.03% | 84.24% | -4.31% |
| Black | 8.8% | 11.78% | 33.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.17% | 53.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 0.91% | -35.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |