Explore the Family Name Crislip
The meaning of Crislip
Americanized form of German Christlieb, from a fairly recent baptismal name for converts, especially from Judaism, meaning ‘dear to Christ’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Crislip in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Crislip slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Crislip was ranked as the 26,520th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 27,481st, a decrease of 3.62%. The actual count of individuals with the Crislip surname modestly increased from 865 in 2000 to 877 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of 1.39%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the usage of this surname dropped by 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,520 | #27,481 | -3.62% |
| Count | 865 | 877 | 1.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crislip
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Crislip has also seen changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those bearing the Crislip name identify as White (96.24% in 2010, a slight decrease from 97.57% in 2000), there has been a notable increase in diversity within this surname group. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races grew significantly from 1.16% in 2000 to 2.05% in 2010, an impressive increase of 76.72%. Additionally, a small percentage of individuals with the Crislip surname began to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, whereas no such identification was reported in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 0.69% in 2000 to 0.68% in 2010. No individuals with the Crislip surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 96.24% | -1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 2.05% | 76.72% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 0.68% | -1.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |