Explore the Family Name Cresta
The meaning of Cresta
Italian: from cresta ‘crest’ (from Latin crista), perhaps applied as a topographic name for someone who lived by the crest of a mountain or as a nickname with reference to the comb of a rooster. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gino, Angelo, Antonio, Carmela, Carmine, Fiore, Gianluca, Luca, Luigi, Marcello, Nicola, Paolo.
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How common is the last name Cresta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cresta has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 50,366th most common surname, but by 2010, it had moved up slightly to the 49,365th position, marking an improvement of approximately 1.99%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname increased by 9.23% during the same period, growing from 390 to 426. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #49,365 | 1.99% |
| Count | 390 | 426 | 9.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cresta
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the surname Cresta, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 93.90% in 2010, down slightly from 94.62% in 2000. The Hispanic representation has seen a small growth of 3.64%, increasing from 3.85% in 2000 to 3.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Black individuals, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 93.9% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 3.99% | 3.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |