2000
#13,169
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.79
Rare Last name
Crisostomo
Derived from the Greek name Chrysostomos, meaning "golden-mouthed," referring to an eloquent or persuasive speaker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,203 Americans carry the last name Crisostomo. That puts it at #8,605 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 81,550 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crisostomo 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
4.2K
1 in 81,550
Census rank
#8,605
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,665 bearers of the surname Crisostomo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8605th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crisostomo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 46.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (43.5%) and White (5.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Crisostomo
The surname Crisostomo originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Greek name Chrysostomos, which means "golden-mouthed" or "golden speaker." This name was given to the famous 4th-century Christian saint and preacher, St. John Chrysostom, who was known for his eloquence and skill in public speaking.
In Spain and Portugal, the name Crisostomo was adopted as a surname by families who either had a direct connection to St. John Chrysostom or who admired his rhetorical abilities and wished to honor him. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, when it appeared in various medieval documents and records.
One notable early bearer of the Crisostomo surname was Juan Crisostomo, a Spanish poet and scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was renowned for his mastery of classical literature and his contributions to the development of Renaissance humanism in Spain.
Another significant figure was Pedro Crisostomo, a 16th-century Spanish theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics and participated in the Council of Trent, a critical event in the Catholic Reformation.
In the 17th century, the Crisostomo name gained prominence with the birth of João Crisostomo de Amorim Pessoa, a Portuguese nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Portuguese Restoration War against Spain.
During the 18th century, a notable bearer of the Crisostomo surname was Manuel Crisostomo Pinheiro, a Brazilian lawyer and statesman who served as a judge and later as a member of the Brazilian Senate.
In the 19th century, José Crisostomo Crispin de Andrade was a prominent Portuguese writer and journalist who contributed significantly to the development of the Portuguese press and literature.
While the Crisostomo surname is most commonly associated with Spain and Portugal, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula and its connection to the revered St. John Chrysostom.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crisostomo
Among Census respondents with the surname Crisostomo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 46.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (43.5%) and White (5.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Crisostomo 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 Crisostomo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander46.2% · 1,695
- Hispanic or Latino43.5% · 1,596
- White5.9% · 217
- Two or more races3.5% · 130
- Black or African American0.5% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Crisostomo
Crisostomo 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
#9,539
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,408
+1,280 bearers (+60.2%)
Per 100,000 1.16
Rank movement Up 3,630 places
2020
#8,605
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,665
+257 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 1.23
Rank movement Up 934 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,169 | 2,128 | 0.79 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,539 | 3,408 | 1.16 | +1,280 bearers (+60.2%) | Up 3,630 places |
| 2020 | #8,605 | 3,665 | 1.23 | +257 bearers (+7.5%) | Up 934 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 Crisostomo 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 | #9,539 | #8,605 | 9.8% |
| Count | 3,408 | 3,665 | 7.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.16 | 1.23 | 5.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Crisostomo bearers went from 3,408 to 3,665 (+7.5% change). The surname moved up 934 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,539 to #8,605.
FAQ
Crisostomo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Crisostomo?
Name Census estimates that about 4,203 living Americans carry the surname Crisostomo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 81,550 residents.
How common is Crisostomo?
Crisostomo ranks #8,605 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.23 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,665 people with the surname Crisostomo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,203), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.23 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.23 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Crisostomo.
Has Crisostomo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Crisostomo went from 3,408 recorded bearers to 3,665. That is an increase of 257 (+7.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #9,539 to #8,605.
What does the Census say about the background of Crisostomo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crisostomo, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 46.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (43.5%) and White (5.9%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Crisostomo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 46.2% (1,695 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Crisostomo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (46.2%), Hispanic (43.5%), White (5.9%). 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 Crisostomo (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 Crisostomo mean?
Derived from the Greek name Chrysostomos, meaning "golden-mouthed," referring to an eloquent or persuasive speaker. 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 Crisostomo (1.23 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 Crisostomo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.