2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Chrisawn
A Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Croidheáin referring to a person from Croidheán, County Clare.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Chrisawn. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chrisawn surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Chrisawn in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chrisawn, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chrisawn
The surname Chrisawn has its origins in the Scottish Highlands, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic term "chriosadhain," which translates to "girder" or "belt maker." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the craft of leatherworking or belt-making.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Chrisawn name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document containing the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Cristin de Chrisaun," indicating a connection to a specific region or settlement.
During the Middle Ages, the Chrisawn family was known to have lived in the area of Perthshire, where they held lands and played a role in local affairs. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Angus Chrisawn was recorded as serving as a bailiff in the town of Crieff, a testament to the family's standing in the community.
As the Chrisawn clan spread throughout Scotland, variations in spelling emerged, including Chrisaune, Chrisane, and Chrisoun. These variations often reflected local dialects and phonetic adaptations over time.
One notable individual bearing the Chrisawn surname was Duncan Chrisawn, born in 1642 in Inverness-shire. He was a respected scholar and theologian who authored several treatises on religious philosophy during the 17th century.
Another prominent figure was Isobel Chrisawn, born in 1703 in Aberdeenshire. She gained recognition as a skilled weaver and was renowned for her intricate tapestries, which were commissioned by nobility throughout the Scottish Highlands.
In the 19th century, the Chrisawn name gained prominence with the birth of Robert Chrisawn (1826-1891) in Stirlingshire. He was a prominent businessman and landowner, known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting local schools and hospitals.
The Chrisawn family legacy continued with Alastair Chrisawn, born in 1892 in Argyllshire. He was a decorated military officer who served with distinction during World War I and later became a respected advocate for veterans' rights.
Throughout its history, the Chrisawn surname has maintained a strong connection to its Scottish heritage, with many families still residing in the Highlands and carrying on the traditions of their ancestors.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chrisawn
Among Census respondents with the surname Chrisawn, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Chrisawn bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Chrisawn surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.0% · 114
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chrisawn
Chrisawn appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#126,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
+13 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,930 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-16 bearers (-11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,031 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,018 | 136 | 0.05 | +13 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 1,930 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-11.8%) | Down 16,031 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Chrisawn surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,018 | #142,049 | -12.7% |
| Count | 136 | 120 | -11.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chrisawn bearers went from 136 to 120 (-11.8% change). The surname moved down 16,031 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,018 to #142,049.
FAQ
Chrisawn surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chrisawn?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Chrisawn. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Chrisawn?
Chrisawn ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Chrisawn. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Chrisawn.
Has Chrisawn become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chrisawn went from 136 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 16 (-11.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,018 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Chrisawn?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chrisawn, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Chrisawn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chrisawn appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.0%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Chrisawn (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Chrisawn mean?
A Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Croidheáin referring to a person from Croidheán, County Clare. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Chrisawn (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Chrisawn?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Chrisawn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.