Explore the Family Name Kristof
The meaning of Kristof
Hungarian (Kristóf); Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, and Croatian (Krištof): from the personal names Kristóf and Krištof, equivalents of Greek Christophoros (see Christopher). In North America, this surname may also be a shortened form of any of patronymics and other derivatives of these personal names. Compare Kristoff. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Dezso, Gabor, Karoly, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Kristof in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kristof has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 36,189 in 2000 and dropped to 36,585 in 2010, marking a 1.09% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.44%, from 585 people in 2000 to 611 in 2010. Concurrently, the proportion per 100k decreased by 4.55%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Kristof increased, its popularity relative to other surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,189 | #36,585 | -1.09% |
| Count | 585 | 611 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kristof
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Kristof surname between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all individuals (97.95%) with the surname identified as White. By 2010, however, this percentage had decreased to 94.76%. During the same period, there were marginal increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 0% to 2.29%) and Black (from 0% to 1.15%). For the first time in 2010, some individuals with the surname Kristof reported belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 94.76% | -3.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |