Find out how popular the last name Cherisma is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cherisma.

Cherisma, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cherisma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cherisma in America

Cherisma is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cherisma surname appeared 114 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cherisma.

The history of the last name Cherisma

The surname CHERISMA is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region, specifically in Greece, during the Byzantine era. It is derived from the Greek word "charisma," which means "divine gift" or "favor bestowed by God." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were perceived as possessing exceptional qualities or talents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CHERISMA can be found in a manuscript dating back to the 11th century, which mentions a prominent Byzantine scholar and philosopher named Georgios CHERISMA. He was renowned for his contributions to the fields of literature and rhetoric, and his works were widely studied and revered during that time.

In the 13th century, there are records of a noble family bearing the name CHERISMA residing in the city of Thessaloniki, which was then part of the Byzantine Empire. This family was known for their patronage of the arts and their involvement in local governance.

During the 14th century, a renowned Byzantine icon painter named Ioannis CHERISMA gained recognition for his exquisite religious artworks, many of which adorned churches and monasteries throughout the Byzantine territories.

As the Byzantine Empire declined and fell to the Ottoman Turks, some members of the CHERISMA lineage fled to other parts of Europe, including Italy and France. In the 16th century, there are records of a French merchant named Pierre CHERISMA, who established a successful trading company in Marseille, dealing in spices and textiles from the Eastern Mediterranean.

Another notable figure with the surname CHERISMA was Alexandros CHERISMA, a Greek scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Athens and contributed significantly to the revival of classical Greek literature and philosophy during that period.

As the centuries progressed, the CHERISMA name spread across Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields, including academia, arts, and commerce. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation across different regions, its connection to the Greek roots and the notion of "divine gift" or "favor" remained a common thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cherisma

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cherisma.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cherisma was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cherisma was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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