Explore the Family Name Critelli
The meaning of Critelli
Italian: variant of Cretella. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Gennaro, Rocco, Salvatore, Vincenzo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Critelli in the United States?
The surname Critelli, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, observed a slight reduction in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 22,283 to 22,906, marking a 2.8% decrease. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with the Critelli surname increased by 3.52%, from 1,079 to 1,117 over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5%, indicating a lower frequency of the surname in the total population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,283 | #22,906 | -2.8% |
| Count | 1,079 | 1,117 | 3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.38 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Critelli
In terms of ethnic identity, the Critelli surname showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.46% to 0.98%. Likewise, the percentage of Critellis identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.11% to 1.70%. On the other hand, those identifying as white decreased slightly from 97.41% to 95.61%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation within the Critelli surname holders also saw an increase, from 0.93% to 1.43%. However, there were no individuals with the Critelli surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 95.61% | -1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.7% | 53.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.43% | 53.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.98% | 113.04% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |