2000
#88,461
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 195
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Crescitelli
An Italian surname derived from the word "crescita" meaning growth or increase.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 263 Americans carry the last name Crescitelli. That puts it at #87,312 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,303,248 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crescitelli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
263
1 in 1,303,248
Census rank
#87,312
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
229
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 229 bearers of the surname Crescitelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 87312th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crescitelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.1%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Crescitelli
The surname Crescitelli originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Basilicata. Its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "crescere," meaning "to grow," and likely referred to someone who was tall or had a rapid growth spurt during childhood or adolescence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crescitelli can be found in the municipal records of the city of Salerno, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a certain Giovanni Crescitelli, a local merchant and landowner. Another notable early reference is found in the church records of the town of Lauria, in the province of Potenza, where a Niccolò Crescitelli is listed as a parish priest in the early 16th century.
In the 17th century, the name Crescitelli appears in various genealogical records and historical documents from the region of Basilicata. One such record mentions a Crescenzio Crescitelli, born in 1621 in the town of Chiaromonte, who served as a soldier in the Italian Wars of the period. Another notable figure was Girolamo Crescitelli, a prominent lawyer and jurist from Potenza, who lived between 1675 and 1748.
As the Crescitelli family expanded and migrated to other parts of Italy and beyond, the name underwent several variations in spelling, such as Cresciteli, Crescitello, and Crescitillo. Some of these variations were likely influenced by local dialects or regional naming conventions.
One of the most famous individuals to bear the surname Crescitelli was Antonio Crescitelli, a renowned painter and fresco artist from Naples who lived from 1708 to 1781. His works can be found adorning many churches and palaces throughout Southern Italy.
Another noteworthy figure was Vincenzo Crescitelli, a celebrated composer and musician from Bari, who lived between 1824 and 1891. He was known for his operas and sacred music compositions, which were widely performed in his lifetime.
In the 20th century, the name Crescitelli gained further recognition with Carlo Crescitelli, a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament from 1948 to 1972. He played a significant role in the post-war reconstruction efforts in Italy and was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and social justice.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crescitelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Crescitelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.1%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Crescitelli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Crescitelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.5% · 189
- Hispanic or Latino13.1% · 30
- Two or more races1.7% · 4
- Black or African American1.3% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Crescitelli
Crescitelli appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#91,981
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 200
+5 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 3,520 places
2020
#87,312
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 229
+29 bearers (+14.5%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 4,669 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #88,461 | 195 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #91,981 | 200 | 0.07 | +5 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 3,520 places |
| 2020 | #87,312 | 229 | 0.08 | +29 bearers (+14.5%) | Up 4,669 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Crescitelli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,981 | #87,312 | 5.1% |
| Count | 200 | 229 | 14.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.08 | 9.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Crescitelli bearers went from 200 to 229 (+14.5% change). The surname moved up 4,669 positions in the national ranking, going from #91,981 to #87,312.
FAQ
Crescitelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Crescitelli?
Name Census estimates that about 263 living Americans carry the surname Crescitelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,303,248 residents.
How common is Crescitelli?
Crescitelli ranks #87,312 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 229 people with the surname Crescitelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (263), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Crescitelli.
Has Crescitelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Crescitelli went from 200 recorded bearers to 229. That is an increase of 29 (+14.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #91,981 to #87,312.
What does the Census say about the background of Crescitelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crescitelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.1%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Crescitelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.5% (189 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Crescitelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.5%), Hispanic (13.1%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Crescitelli (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Crescitelli mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "crescita" meaning growth or increase. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Crescitelli (0.08 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Crescitelli?
See how many people have the surname Crescitelli on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.