Explore the Family Name Krisman
The meaning of Krisman
1. Americanized form of German Krismann and possibly also of Kristmann, variants of Christmann and cognates of 3 below. 2. Americanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Križman (see Krizman). 3. Dutch: from a pet form, with the addition of man ‘man’, of the personal name Christian. Compare Crisman.
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How common is the last name Krisman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Krisman has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Krisman ranked 85,996 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 101,737 - a decrease of roughly 18.3%. This corresponds with a decrease in the count of individuals with this surname, which fell from 202 in 2000 to 177 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 12.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased during this period from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #101,737 | -18.3% |
| Count | 202 | 177 | -12.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krisman
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Krisman. In 2000, most individuals identifying as Krisman were predominantly of White ethnicity, at 94.55%. However, by 2010 there was a slight decrease with only 88.70% identifying as White. During the same decade, there was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 3.47% in 2000 to 4.52% in 2010. Notably, the census data from 2010 shows that 5.08% identified as Hispanic, a category that was not represented in 2000. There was no change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.55% | 88.7% | -6.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.47% | 4.52% | 30.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |