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

Crispi, 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 Crispi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crispi in America

Crispi is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crispi surname appeared 331 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 Crispi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crispi 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 Crispi

The surname Crispi originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "crispo," meaning curly or crisp, likely referring to the curly hair or complexion of an early bearer.

The name is first recorded in the 14th century, appearing in historical documents from the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy in northern Italy. One of the earliest known references is found in a 1387 census record from the town of Asti, which lists a Giovanni Crispi among the local residents.

In the 15th century, the Crispi name gained prominence with the rise of Francesco Crispi (1419-1492), a renowned Venetian merchant and banker. His successful business ventures and influential role in the city's financial affairs established the Crispi family as a prominent and respected lineage.

During the Renaissance period, the Crispi name appeared in various literary works and historical records, including the writings of the famous humanist scholar Petrarch (1304-1374), who mentioned a Crispi family from Florence.

In the 19th century, the Sicilian statesman and politician Francesco Crispi (1818-1901) rose to prominence as a key figure in the Italian unification movement and later served as the Prime Minister of Italy from 1887 to 1891 and again from 1893 to 1896.

Other notable individuals bearing the Crispi surname include:

1. Girolamo Crispi (1594-1626), an Italian painter from Naples known for his religious artworks.
2. Giuseppe Crispi (1781-1859), an Italian jurist and politician who served as a senator in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
3. Paola Crispi (1880-1973), an Italian writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Manfredi Crispi (1934-2003), an Italian actor and director known for his work in theater and television productions.
5. Luca Crispi (born 1990), an Italian professional football player who currently plays as a defender for Sassuolo in Serie A.

The Crispi surname has maintained a presence throughout Italy over the centuries, with various branches and families carrying on the name's legacy in different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crispi

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

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

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