Explore the Family Name Crispo
The meaning of Crispo
Italian (southern) and Hispanic (Philippines): from the personal name Crispo meaning ‘curly-haired’ (from the old Roman surname Crispus). As an Italian name, it can also be a nickname from a regional variant of crespo, also meaning ‘curly-haired’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Adonis, Antonio, Domenica, Enrico, Italia.
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How common is the last name Crispo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Crispo has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 44,654th in prevalence, but by 2010, it dropped to the 47,272nd spot, marking a decrease of 5.86%. The total count of individuals with this last name also dipped slightly over the decade, from 453 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, a change of -0.88%. The proportion of individuals named Crispo per 100k people similarly declined by 11.76% over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #47,272 | -5.86% |
| Count | 453 | 449 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crispo
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates certain shifts between 2000 and 2010 among those carrying the Crispo surname. There was a small increase in representation from those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing by 9.88%, and those reporting two or more races experienced a marginal rise of 0.56%. White individuals holding the Crispo surname saw an increment of 1.41%, comprising the majority at 87.97% by 2010. However, there was a significant reduction of 19.28% among those identifying as Hispanic. The data for individuals identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.75% | 87.97% | 1.41% |
| Hispanic | 7.73% | 6.24% | -19.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.43% | 2.67% | 9.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.78% | 0.56% |
| Black | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |