Explore the Family Name Crisostomo
The meaning of Crisostomo
Spanish (Crisóstomo) and Italian: from a personal name derived from Greek Chrysostomos, literally ‘golden-mouthed’. This was the nickname of Saint John Chrysostom (4th century ad), a prominent theologian, and one of the four Fathers of the Eastern Church. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Alberto, Cesar, Juan, Edgardo, Manuel, Pedro, Alfredo, Ernesto, Eugenio, Honorio, Luis. Italian Antonio, Domenica, Enrico, Luciano, Romeo, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Crisostomo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Crisostomo has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,169th, but by 2010, it had risen to 9,539th in the rankings, indicating a rise of 27.56%. The number of people bearing the surname also saw a significant increase during this period. In 2000, there were 2,128 individuals with the name Crisostomo; by 2010, this figure had grown to 3,408, representing a 60.15% increase. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also grew by 46.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,169 | #9,539 | 27.56% |
| Count | 2,128 | 3,408 | 60.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 1.16 | 46.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crisostomo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity linked to the surname Crisostomo. It indicates that in 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (50.89%), followed by Hispanic (36.70%). A small percentage identified as White (6.86%) and an even smaller group identified with two or more races (4.65%). By 2010, however, the distribution had changed. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to 43.75%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased to 46.07%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White fell slightly to 6.04%, as did those identifying with two or more races, which dropped to 3.61%. There was no change in the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.7% | 46.07% | 25.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 50.89% | 43.75% | -14.03% |
| White | 6.86% | 6.04% | -11.95% |
| Two or More Races | 4.65% | 3.61% | -22.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |