Explore the Family Name Krstic
The meaning of Krstic
Serbian (Krstić): patronymic from a short form of the personal name Kristofor (see Christopher) and its Slavicized derivatives like Krstomir (formed with the Slavic element mir ‘peace’).
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How common is the last name Krstic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Krstic has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,610th most common surname in the United States with 254 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had jumped to the 55,121st spot with 373 people bearing the surname, marking a 23.03% increase in ranking and a 46.85% rise in count. The proportion of individuals with the last name Krstic per 100,000 people also increased by 44.44%, from 0.09 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #55,121 | 23.03% |
| Count | 254 | 373 | 46.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.13 | 44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Krstic
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Krstic has also slightly shifted based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 88.98% of those with the surname identified as White, and by 2010, this number had risen to 94.10%. The census also reported a small percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic by 2010. However, there was a decrease in individuals identifying with two or more races, dropping from 9.45% in 2000 to none by 2010. No individuals with the surname Krstic identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.98% | 94.1% | 5.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 9.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |