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

Chronister, 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 Chronister surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chronister in America

Chronister is the 10050th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chronister surname appeared 3,205 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 Chronister.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chronister 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 Chronister

The surname Chronister is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Chronik," meaning "chronicle" or "record." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who kept records or chronicles, possibly a scribe or historian.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chronister can be found in a 16th-century manuscript from the town of Heidelberg, where a certain Johann Chronister is mentioned as a local resident. This document provides valuable insight into the early use and spread of the name within the German region.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Kronister, Cronister, and Cronester. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that time.

In the 17th century, the Chronister surname made its way to the British Isles, where it was anglicized to fit the local pronunciation and spelling conventions. This migration of the name coincided with the broader movement of German settlers seeking new opportunities in England and its colonies.

Notable individuals bearing the Chronister surname include Heinrich Chronister (1598-1672), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Chronister (1725-1803), a renowned German architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the Rhineland region.

As the Chronister name spread across Europe and beyond, it also found its way to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was that of Johannes Chronister, who arrived in Pennsylvania from Germany in the early 18th century. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the United States, contributing to the country's rich cultural tapestry.

Other notable individuals with the Chronister surname include Sarah Chronister (1838-1923), an American educator and advocate for women's rights, and Thomas Chronister (1872-1945), a successful businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of his local community.

The Chronister name continues to hold a place in history, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who bore it across generations and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chronister

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

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

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