Explore the Family Name Kristy
The meaning of Kristy
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kristy in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kristy has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was the 56,826th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 60,347th position, marking a change of -6.2%. During this same period, the number of people bearing the Kristy surname also decreased slightly from 336 to 334, reflecting a marginal change of -0.6%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also declined by about 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #60,347 | -6.2% |
| Count | 336 | 334 | -0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kristy
When examining the ethnic identity of those with the Kristy surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, there was a minor decrease in the proportion of White individuals with this surname, falling from 93.45% to 91.32%. During this same period, the Hispanic population with this surname saw a rise of 13.03%, whereas the Black population experienced a reduction of around 11.76%. Notably, in 2010, the census began recording American Indian and Alaskan Native populations under the Kristy surname, accounting for 1.80% of people with this last name. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races remained suppressed or unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 91.32% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 2.69% | 13.03% |
| Black | 2.38% | 2.1% | -11.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |