Explore the Family Name Crisafi
The meaning of Crisafi
Italian: from medieval Greek surname Chrysaphēs, from medieval Greek chrysaphion, a diminutive of classical Greek chrysos ‘gold’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Crisafi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Crisafi has seen a slight decrease in its rank from 51583 in 2000 to 52037 in 2010, marking a change of -0.88. However, this name has grown in actual count, climbing from 379 individuals in 2000 to 399 in 2010, an increase of 5.28. The proportion of individuals with the Crisafi surname per 100,000 remained at 0.14 in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #52,037 | -0.88% |
| Count | 379 | 399 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crisafi
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Crisafi surname identified as White in both 2000 (94.99%) and 2010 (94.49%), showing a minor decrease of 0.53%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined significantly from 3.17% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010, marking a substantial drop of 52.68%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 2.51% of individuals with the surname Crisafi identifying with two or more races. Another new addition in 2010 was the Hispanic category, with 1.50% identifying as such. The categories of Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no recorded individuals in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 94.49% | -0.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.17% | 1.5% | -52.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |