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

Crisco, 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 Crisco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crisco in America

Crisco is the 29117th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crisco surname appeared 814 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 Crisco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crisco 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 Crisco

The surname Crisco is believed to have originated in Italy, where it was derived from the Italian word "cresco," meaning "to grow." The earliest known records of the name date back to the 13th century, with various spellings such as Crisci, Criscio, and Crescio appearing in documents from regions like Tuscany and Umbria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the town of Perugia, where a certain Giacomo Criscio is mentioned as a landowner. Another notable early reference is in the records of the Republic of Siena, where a family by the name of Crisci is documented as holding influential positions in the city's government during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Antonio Crisco (1501-1578), a renowned painter and architect from the city of Naples. His works can still be seen in many churches and palaces throughout southern Italy, and he is considered one of the leading figures of the Renaissance in the region.

Another significant bearer of the name was Girolamo Crisco (1618-1692), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Rome. He was a prolific writer and contributed numerous works on theology, philosophy, and classical literature, earning him a reputation as one of the most learned men of his time.

In the 18th century, the name gained international recognition with the birth of Carlo Crisco (1742-1808), a Neapolitan composer and musician who spent much of his career in Vienna, where he was a contemporary of Mozart and Beethoven. His operas and symphonies were highly regarded during his lifetime and continue to be studied and performed by classical music enthusiasts today.

Moving into the 19th century, the name is associated with Pietro Crisco (1821-1891), a prominent Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament for several terms. He was a vocal advocate for the unification of Italy and played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from foreign rule.

Throughout its history, the surname Crisco has been closely tied to various regions of Italy, particularly the central and southern parts of the country. While the name has spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crisco

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

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

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