Explore the Family Name Keresztes
The meaning of Keresztes
Hungarian: 1. from a personal name, the Hungarian form of Christian. 2. habitational name from any of the many places in Hungary, for example Mezőkeresztes, named with kereszt ‘cross’, a loanword from one of the Slavic languages.
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How common is the last name Keresztes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keresztes saw a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 132,259 in popularity with a count of 118 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 125,282 and the count increased to 137, marking a percentage change of 16.1%. The proportion per 100k also rose by 25%, from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,259 | #125,282 | 5.28% |
| Count | 118 | 137 | 16.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keresztes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of those with the surname Keresztes identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with the percentage increasing slightly from 91.53% to 92.70%. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly during this same period, going from 5.93% to 3.65%, a drop of 38.45%. There were no individuals with the surname Keresztes who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.53% | 92.7% | 1.28% |
| Hispanic | 5.93% | 3.65% | -38.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |