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

Christiano, 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 Christiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Christiano in America

Christiano is the 13042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Christiano surname appeared 2,354 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Christiano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Christiano 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 Christiano

The surname Christiano originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "cristiano," meaning "Christian." This name was likely given to individuals who were particularly devout Christians or who lived near a church dedicated to Christ.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christiano can be found in a manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions a man named Giovanni Christiano residing in the city of Florence. The surname also appears in several other historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as tax records and property deeds from various regions of Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Christiano gained prominence in Italy, particularly in the cities of Venice and Rome. Notable individuals bearing this name include the Venetian painter Girolamo Christiano (c. 1470-1536), known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout Venice.

In the 17th century, the Christiano family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the Kingdom of Naples. One of the most illustrious members of this family was Vincenzo Christiano (1592-1672), a renowned military commander who served in the Thirty Years' War and later became the Viceroy of Sicily.

The surname Christiano also found its way to the New World during the era of European exploration and colonization. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the Americas is that of Juan Christiano, a Spanish settler who arrived in Mexico in the late 16th century and established a successful farming operation in the region now known as Puebla.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Christiano was the Italian explorer and navigator Antonio Christiano (1710-1788). He led several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and was instrumental in mapping many of the islands in the South Pacific, including the Hawaiian archipelago.

Throughout history, the surname Christiano has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, military leaders, explorers, and religious figures. While the name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the global reach and influence of Italian culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Christiano

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

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

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