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

Cresci, 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 Cresci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cresci in America

Cresci is the 41359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cresci surname appeared 526 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 Cresci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cresci 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 Cresci

The surname Cresci originates from Italy, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "crescere," meaning "to grow" or "to increase." This surname was likely given to someone who possessed a tall or large physical stature, or perhaps someone who experienced a significant increase in wealth or social status.

The earliest recorded instances of the Cresci surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in Tuscany and Umbria. One notable mention is found in the historic document "Cronache Senesi" from the late 13th century, which references a certain "Cresci da Siena," suggesting a lineage from the city of Siena.

During the Renaissance period, the Cresci name gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most renowned individuals bearing this surname was Antonio Cresci (1557-1619), a Florentine painter and architect renowned for his work on the Palazzo Pitti and the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence.

Another notable figure was Gian Pietro Cresci (1572-1633), a Tuscan writer and philosopher who authored several notable works, including "Trattato dell'honore" (Treatise on Honor) and "Discorsi politici" (Political Discourses).

In the 18th century, the Cresci name appeared in connection with the Venetian maritime trade. Giacomo Cresci (1720-1801) was a prominent merchant and ship owner who established trade routes between Venice and the Levant, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

The 19th century saw the Cresci name associated with the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for national unification. Giuseppe Cresci (1828-1890), a patriot from Tuscany, played an active role in the revolutionary efforts, participating in the famous Battle of Curtatone and Montanara in 1848.

Another notable figure was Filippo Cresci (1845-1912), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament, advocating for social reforms and the rights of workers.

Throughout history, the Cresci surname has been documented in various forms and spellings, such as Cressi, Cresci, and Creschi, reflecting regional variations and linguistic evolution over time. While the name's origins lie in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cresci

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

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

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