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

Crisi, 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 Crisi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crisi in America

Crisi is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crisi surname appeared 106 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 Crisi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crisi 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 Crisi

The surname Crisi originated in Italy during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "crisi," which means "crisis" or "critical moment." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived through a significant event or challenge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crisi can be found in a document from the 14th century in the city of Florence. The document mentions a merchant named Giovanni Crisi, who was involved in trade with other Italian city-states.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family called Crisi residing in the town of Siena, located in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is possible that this family played a role in the local politics or economy during that time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname Crisi was Antonio Crisi, a painter born in Venice in 1459. His works can still be found in some of the city's churches and museums, showcasing his skill in the Venetian artistic style of the time.

In the 17th century, a man named Girolamo Crisi gained recognition as a writer and philosopher in Rome. He published several works on ethics and philosophy, which were widely read and discussed among intellectuals of the time.

Another prominent individual with the surname Crisi was Maria Crisi, born in Naples in 1745. She was a celebrated opera singer who performed in many of the major Italian theaters during the late 18th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Crisi surname has also been associated with various locations in Italy, such as the towns of Crisi in the Abruzzo region and Crisi Valdarno in Tuscany. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

While the surname Crisi is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and regions of Italy. The name's origins and connections to various historical figures and places reflect the diverse cultural and artistic heritage of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crisi

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

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

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