Explore the Family Name Hristov
The meaning of Hristov
Bulgarian and Macedonian: patronymic from the personal name Hristo, a short form of names such as Hristofor (see Christopher). Compare Christoff and Kristoff.
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How common is the last name Hristov in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hristov has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name moved up from 67,725 in 2000 to 35,096 in 2010, which is an improvement of 48.18 percent. The number of people carrying this surname also increased significantly during the same period, going from 272 in 2000 to 642 in 2010, representing a percentage increase of 136.03. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also increased by 120.0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #35,096 | 48.18% |
| Count | 272 | 642 | 136.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.22 | 120% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hristov
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Hristov identify as White, with 97.06 percent in 2000 and 97.82 percent in 2010. There was a slight increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, from zero in 2000 to 1.56 percent in 2010. However, the percentage identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.57 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no changes in the percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 97.82% | 0.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.57% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |