2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Crisamore
Of Italian origin, meaning "lover of Christ".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Crisamore. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crisamore 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Crisamore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crisamore, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Crisamore
The surname Crisamore is believed to have originated in the medieval region of Tuscany, Italy, around the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian phrase "crisi d'amore," which translates to "crisis of love" or "love crisis." This unique name likely originated from a nickname or descriptive term given to someone who experienced a tumultuous or challenging romantic relationship.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crisamore can be found in the medieval Tuscan manuscript "Raccolta di Novelle Fiorentine" (Collection of Florentine Tales), dated to the late 14th century. The manuscript mentions a character named Guido Crisamore, who was a wealthy merchant from Florence.
In the 15th century, the name Crisamore appeared in the city records of Siena, where a family bearing this surname was documented. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Crisamori" or "Crisamoro."
A notable historical figure with the surname Crisamore was Giovanni Crisamore, a Renaissance artist born in Pisa in 1480. He was renowned for his frescoes and paintings depicting religious themes, some of which can still be found in churches throughout Tuscany.
In the 16th century, the Crisamore family expanded beyond Tuscany, with records showing individuals bearing this name in the regions of Umbria and Lazio. One such individual was Cesare Crisamore, a scholar and philosopher born in Perugia in 1542, who authored several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy.
Another prominent figure with the surname Crisamore was Lucrezia Crisamore, a renowned opera singer from Rome, born in 1675. She performed in various opera houses across Europe and was celebrated for her powerful soprano voice and emotional performances.
While the surname Crisamore originated in Italy, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, as families migrated and settled in new regions. However, the name remains relatively uncommon, and its unique etymology and historical roots continue to make it a fascinating subject of study for onomasticians.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crisamore
Among Census respondents with the surname Crisamore, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Crisamore 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 Crisamore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 110
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Crisamore
Crisamore 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+18 bearers (+17.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,791 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,484 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.5%) | Up 8,791 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 4,484 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 Crisamore 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 | #138,304 | #142,788 | -3.2% |
| Count | 121 | 119 | -1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Crisamore bearers went from 121 to 119 (-1.7% change). The surname moved down 4,484 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #142,788.
FAQ
Crisamore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Crisamore?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Crisamore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Crisamore?
Crisamore ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Crisamore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Crisamore.
Has Crisamore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Crisamore went from 121 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Crisamore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crisamore, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (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 Crisamore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Crisamore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Hispanic (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 Crisamore (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 Crisamore mean?
Of Italian origin, meaning "lover of Christ". 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 Crisamore (0.04 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 are called Crisamore?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Crisamore on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.