2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Criscola
A surname derived from the Greek "christos" meaning anointed or of Christ.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Criscola. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Criscola 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Criscola in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Criscola, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Criscola
The surname Criscola has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "crisciola," which means "little crescent" or "small curve," likely referring to a geographical feature or a physical characteristic of the earliest bearers of the name.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Criscola surname can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Criscola is listed as a merchant in the year 1487. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.
In the 16th century, there are records of a prominent family with the Criscola surname residing in the town of Scalea, located in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. Antonio Criscola (1525-1598), a renowned scholar and philosopher, was born in Scalea and is considered one of the most notable figures associated with this surname.
The Criscola name also appears in the historical records of the town of Caggiano, in the province of Salerno, Campania. In the 17th century, a certain Domenico Criscola (1621-1687) was a respected landowner and businessman in the region.
In the 18th century, the Criscola surname gained further prominence with the birth of Vincenzo Criscola (1738-1812), a celebrated painter and artist from Naples. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
Another notable figure with the Criscola surname was Giuseppe Criscola (1865-1931), a lawyer and politician from Calabria who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the early 20th century.
While the Criscola surname is not among the most common in Italy, it has maintained a consistent presence throughout the centuries, particularly in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria, where it originated. The name's unique etymology and historical significance contribute to its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Criscola
Among Census respondents with the surname Criscola, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Criscola 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 Criscola surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 7
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Criscola
Criscola 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+17 bearers (+16.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,867 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-16 bearers (-13.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,362 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 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.5%) | Up 7,867 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.3%) | Down 14,362 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 Criscola 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 | #139,228 | #153,590 | -10.3% |
| Count | 120 | 104 | -13.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Criscola bearers went from 120 to 104 (-13.3% change). The surname moved down 14,362 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #153,590.
FAQ
Criscola surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Criscola?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Criscola. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Criscola?
Criscola ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Criscola. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Criscola.
Has Criscola become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Criscola went from 120 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Criscola?
Among Census respondents with the surname Criscola, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Criscola in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Criscola appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Criscola (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 Criscola mean?
A surname derived from the Greek "christos" meaning anointed or 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 Criscola (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Criscola?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.