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

Crisanto, 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 Crisanto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crisanto in America

Crisanto is the 28380th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crisanto surname appeared 841 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 Crisanto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crisanto 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 Crisanto

The surname Crisanto is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin name "Chrysanthus," which means "golden flower." It originated in Spain during the medieval period, where it was used as a personal name before becoming a hereditary surname.

Crisanto is believed to have its roots in the ancient Greek name "Chrysanthos," which was composed of the elements "chrysos" meaning "gold" and "anthos" meaning "flower." This name was likely introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during the Roman occupation of the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crisanto appears in the "Codex Calixtinus," a 12th-century manuscript from the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain. This document mentions a man named "Crisantus" who was a pilgrim to the shrine of St. James.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Crisanto de Morales (1320-1390) was a renowned scholar and theologian from Seville, Spain. He authored several works on theology and philosophy, including "De Veritate Catholicae Fidei," which was widely circulated during the Renaissance period.

Another historical figure with the surname Crisanto was Juan Crisanto de Jáuregui (1567-1641), a Spanish poet and painter from Seville. He is known for his epic poem "Orpheus," which was inspired by the Greek myth and was widely acclaimed in literary circles of his time.

In the 18th century, a prominent military figure named Crisanto García del Campillo (1745-1812) served as a captain in the Spanish Royal Army during the Peninsular War against the Napoleonic forces. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several battles.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Crisanto Martínez (1808-1889), a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the Governor of Guanajuato from 1855 to 1857. He played a significant role in the Reform War and advocated for the separation of church and state in Mexico.

While the surname Crisanto is relatively uncommon, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, reflecting its diverse origins and enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crisanto

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

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

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