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

Crisafulli, 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 Crisafulli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crisafulli in America

Crisafulli is the 19257th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crisafulli surname appeared 1,408 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 Crisafulli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crisafulli 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 Crisafulli

The surname Crisafulli originated in the Italian island of Sicily during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Greek words "chrysos," meaning gold, and "phyllon," meaning leaf, suggesting a connection to the golden fall foliage or potentially a family crest or coat of arms featuring golden leaves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crisafulli can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Termini Imerese, located in the province of Palermo. This document mentions a certain Antonino Crisafulli, who was a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

In the 16th century, the name Crisafulli appeared in the records of the town of Cefalù, also in the province of Palermo. Here, a family by the name of Crisafulli was known for their expertise in viticulture and wine-making, which was a significant industry in the region at the time.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Giuseppe Crisafulli (1705-1779) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Palermo and its surrounding areas.

The 19th century saw the rise of Francesco Crisafulli (1831-1898), a prominent lawyer and politician from Palermo. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of social and political reforms.

Another individual of note was Maria Crisafulli (1870-1945), a renowned Sicilian writer and poet. Her literary works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the Sicilian way of life, were widely celebrated and earned her numerous accolades during her lifetime.

Throughout history, the surname Crisafulli has maintained a strong presence in Sicily, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different towns and cities across the island. While the name has also spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of Sicily and the Greek influence that shaped many aspects of the island's history and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crisafulli

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

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

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