Explore the Family Name Cristales
The meaning of Cristales
Hispanic (mainly Guatemala and El Salvador): from the plural of Spanish cristal ‘crystal, glass’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cristales in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cristales has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking climbed from 47,735 in 2000 to 37,229 in 2010, a rise by 22.01%. Furthermore, the count of people with this surname grew from 417 to 599, marking an increase of 43.65%. The proportion per 100k also saw growth, moving from 0.15 to 0.2, indicating an increase of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,735 | #37,229 | 22.01% |
| Count | 417 | 599 | 43.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.2 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cristales
In terms of ethnicity, the same Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Cristales surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Cristales identified as Hispanic rose slightly from 88.97% to 91.65%, a change of 3.01%. Those identifying as White fell from 7.67% to 5.34%, a decrease of 30.38%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islander declined slightly by 7.29%. However, the percentages for those identifying as two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.97% | 91.65% | 3.01% |
| White | 7.67% | 5.34% | -30.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.88% | 2.67% | -7.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |