Explore the Family Name Cresto
The meaning of Cresto
Italian (Piedmont): possibly a variant of Cresta or a habitational name from a place called Cresto in Turin province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Marcelino, Mariana, Mercedes, Norberto, Oresto, Rodrigo.
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How common is the last name Cresto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cresto decreased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Cresto was ranked 65,298 in terms of popularity and had a count of 284 individuals with this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 69,392 and the count was down to 283, declining by about 0.35%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 9.09%, reaching 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #69,392 | -6.27% |
| Count | 284 | 283 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cresto
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Cresto surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although the percentage did decrease from 90.49% to 83.04% over this period. The representation of Hispanic individuals, however, nearly doubled, increasing from 7.75% in 2000 to 15.19% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.49% | 83.04% | -8.23% |
| Hispanic | 7.75% | 15.19% | 96% |
| 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% |