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

Crissman, 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 Crissman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crissman in America

Crissman is the 13486th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crissman surname appeared 2,253 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Crissman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crissman 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 Crissman

The surname Crissman is of German origin, deriving from the Old High German word "krissan," which means "to wander or roam." This name likely originated in the Middle Ages, during a time when many people were migratory and traveling from place to place.

The earliest known record of the Crissman name dates back to the 14th century in the town of Koln, Germany. Here, a man named Hans Crissman was listed in a local census in 1362. It is believed that he may have been a traveling merchant or tradesman, as the name suggests a wandering lifestyle.

In the 16th century, the Crissman name appeared in the Palatinate region of Germany, particularly in the town of Heidelberg. One notable individual from this time was Johann Crissman, a scholar and theologian born in 1521. He was known for his work on translating religious texts and his involvement in the Protestant Reformation.

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling began to emerge. In the Netherlands, the name was sometimes written as "Krisman" or "Krysman," while in France it was occasionally spelled "Crismon" or "Crismond."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Crissman name in America dates back to the late 17th century, when a man named Johann Crissman immigrated to Pennsylvania from Germany in 1683. He settled in the area that is now known as Lancaster County and established a farm.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Jacob Crissman (1732-1808) lived in Virginia. He was a farmer and landowner, as well as a veteran of the American Revolutionary War. His descendants went on to spread the name across various states in the United States.

Another significant individual was George Crissman (1806-1892), a businessman and politician from Ohio. He served as the Mayor of Zanesville and was also involved in various commercial enterprises, including banking and railroads.

During the 19th century, the Crissman name could be found in various parts of the United States, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and Kansas. One notable person from this era was Sarah Crissman (1842-1919), a teacher and advocate for women's rights, who was born in Pennsylvania.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a man named William Crissman (1868-1942) gained recognition as a talented architect. He designed several notable buildings in the Chicago area, including the Marquette Building and the Pittsfield Building.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crissman

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

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

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