Explore the Family Name Crescenzo
The meaning of Crescenzo
Italian: from the personal name Crescenzo, an omen or well-wishing name bestowed in the hope that the recipient will thrive and prosper (literally ‘grow well’). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Biagio, Carlo, Francesco, Giovanni, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Crescenzo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crescenzo has decreased slightly in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Crescenzo ranked 29,873rd in terms of popularity and was used by approximately 742 individuals. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 33,343rd, and the count dropped to 685, marking a decrease in usage of roughly 7.68%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100 thousand people also fell from 0.28 to 0.23 during this period, reflecting a decrease of 17.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,873 | #33,343 | -11.62% |
| Count | 742 | 685 | -7.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crescenzo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Crescenzo also experienced some changes over the same decade, as detailed in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (96.63%), while small percentages identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.81%) or Hispanic (1.62%). There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the White identity remained dominant at 93.87%, there was notable growth in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.46%) and Hispanic (3.07%). Additionally, a new category, Two or More Races, emerged, accounting for 1.31% of individuals with the surname Crescenzo.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 93.87% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 3.07% | 89.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.81% | 1.46% | 80.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |