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

Christine, 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 Christine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Christine in America

Christine is the 19152nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Christine surname appeared 1,418 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 Christine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Christine 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 Christine

The surname "Christine" is derived from the Latin word "Christianus", which means "a Christian". It originated in ancient Rome during the early days of Christianity. The name was initially given to individuals who converted to Christianity from other religions.

The earliest recorded instance of the name "Christine" as a surname dates back to the 12th century in England. It appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk, an ancient record of tax payments made to the Crown, in the year 1166. During this period, people often adopted surnames based on their professions, localities, or personal characteristics.

In the 13th century, the name "Christine" was found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, a record of landowners and their properties compiled in 1279. This suggests that individuals with this surname owned land or had established roots in the region.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "Christine" was John Christine, a merchant from London who lived in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he was involved in trade with the Low Countries and was a prominent figure in the city's mercantile community.

Another notable individual was Sir William Christine, a knight who served under King Henry V during the Hundred Years' War. He participated in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 and was recognized for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 16th century, the surname "Christine" was found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. This suggests that families with this surname resided in the area during this time period.

During the 17th century, the name "Christine" was associated with several prominent figures, including Thomas Christine, a clergyman and writer who authored several religious works. He was born in 1612 and died in 1675.

Another individual with this surname was Robert Christine, a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London during the late 17th century. His most famous work was the Fitzroy Chapel, which was completed in 1694.

In the 18th century, the name "Christine" was found in the records of the Society of Antiquaries, a prestigious organization dedicated to the study of antiquities and history. This suggests that individuals with this surname were involved in scholarly pursuits and contributed to the preservation of historical knowledge.

Throughout its history, the surname "Christine" has been associated with various places, including the village of Christenton in Oxfordshire, which likely derived its name from individuals with the surname "Christine" residing in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Christine

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

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

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