Explore the Family Name Crisafulli
The meaning of Crisafulli
Italian (southern): from the medieval Greek surname Chrysaphoulēs, from chrysaphēs ‘gold’ + the diminutive ending -ouli. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmelo, Domenic, Dante, Salvatore, Santo, Sebastiano, Vincenzo, Alessandro, Annalisa, Antonio, Attilio.
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How common is the last name Crisafulli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crisafulli saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,354th most common surname, but dropped slightly to 19,257th in 2010, representing a change of -4.92%. Despite the rank drop, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 1,392 to 1,408 during the same period, suggesting a growth of 1.15%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of -7.69%, from 0.52 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,354 | #19,257 | -4.92% |
| Count | 1,392 | 1,408 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.48 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crisafulli
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Crisafulli surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.95% during this time. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 16.46% while the Hispanic population saw a rise of 43.67%. Interestingly, the representation of those associating with two or more races showed the largest increase of 230.23%, growing from 0.43% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. No individuals with the Crisafulli surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 95.24% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.27% | 43.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.43% | 1.42% | 230.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.92% | 16.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |