Explore the Family Name Criniti
The meaning of Criniti
Italian (Calabria): habitational name for someone from a place called after Greek krēnē ‘spring, source’. The name is attested as a Byzantine surname belonging to an aristocratic clan of Armenian origin.
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How common is the last name Criniti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Criniti' has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Criniti was ranked 72,905 in terms of popularity and increased to a rank of 72,105 in 2010, which represents a growth of 1.1%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 248 in 2000 to 270 in 2010, an increase of 8.87%, while the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #72,105 | 1.1% |
| Count | 248 | 270 | 8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Criniti
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Criniti surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, most bearers of the name identified as White in both years, although there was a small decline of 2.79% from 96.77% in 2000 to 94.07% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census. However, a new category emerged in 2010, with 1.85% identifying as belonging to two or more races and another 1.85% identifying as Black, neither of which were present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 94.07% | -2.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |