Explore the Family Name Cristiano
The meaning of Cristiano
Italian: from the personal name Cristiano, Latin Christianus ‘follower of Christ’ (see Christian). In the Tarentine and Sicilian dialects of Italy cristiano is a complimentary term for a clever, judicious person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Franco, Pasquale, Silvano, Vito, Antimo, Enrico, Fortunato, Francesco, Gennaro, Nino, Nunzio, Pietro, Renato, Rodolfo, Rosario.
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How common is the last name Cristiano in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cristiano slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 26,672, which lowered to 27,303 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.37%. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals with the surname Cristiano increased from 859 to 885 during the same period, representing a growth of 3.03%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people saw a decline of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,672 | #27,303 | -2.37% |
| Count | 859 | 885 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cristiano
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the individuals bearing the surname Cristiano identified primarily as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease in this group, from 96.16% to 92.09%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, from 3.14% in 2000 to 7.23% in 2010, an increase of 130.25%. There were no changes reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities. The percentage of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, from 0.70% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 92.09% | -4.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 7.23% | 130.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |