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

Chrisco, 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 Chrisco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chrisco in America

Chrisco is the 29041st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chrisco surname appeared 817 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 Chrisco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chrisco to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Chrisco

The surname Chrisco is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the late medieval period or the Renaissance era. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "Cristo," which means "Christ," suggesting a potential religious or Christian connotation associated with the name's origins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Chrisco can be found in historical documents from the city of Venice, dating back to the 15th century. It is mentioned in a manuscript from 1472, which lists a merchant named Giovanni Chrisco as a prominent figure in the city's trade guilds.

In the 16th century, the name Chrisco appeared in various records from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. One notable individual was Matteo Chrisco, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived from 1520 to 1588. His works can still be seen in some of the churches and public buildings in Florence.

The surname Chrisco also has connections to the island of Sicily, where it was found in records from the 17th century. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Antonio Chrisco, a wealthy landowner and vintner who lived in the town of Marsala between 1625 and 1698.

In the 18th century, the name Chrisco gained prominence in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. A notable figure was Carlo Chrisco, a celebrated architect and engineer who designed several significant buildings and structures in the city of Turin between 1735 and 1812.

Another notable individual with the surname Chrisco was Maria Chrisco, a renowned opera singer who was born in Naples in 1825 and gained international acclaim for her performances throughout Europe in the mid-19th century.

While the surname Chrisco has its roots firmly planted in various regions of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a rich and diverse history dating back several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chrisco

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

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 Chrisco 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Chrisco has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Chrisco was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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