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

Cristales, 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 Cristales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cristales in America

Cristales is the 37229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cristales surname appeared 599 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 Cristales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cristales 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 Cristales

The surname Cristales is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "cristal" meaning "crystal" or "glass". It likely originated in the late medieval or early modern period, possibly as an occupational name for someone who worked with glass or crystals, such as a glassblower or a gemcutter.

The name Cristales can be traced back to regions of Spain where glassmaking and crystal cutting were prevalent industries, such as Catalonia and Valencia. Historical records from these areas may contain some of the earliest documented instances of the surname.

One notable mention of the name Cristales can be found in a 16th-century manuscript from the city of Barcelona, which refers to a glassmaker named Juan Cristales. This suggests that the name was already well-established by that time.

In the 17th century, a family named Cristales was recorded as living in the town of Alicante, known for its thriving glass industry. Their presence indicates that the name had spread beyond its initial origins and was gaining recognition in other parts of Spain.

During the 18th century, a man named Francisco Cristales became renowned for his exceptional skill in cutting and polishing crystals. His work adorned many churches and palaces throughout Spain, and his reputation helped cement the association between the surname and the craft of glass and crystal artistry.

Another notable figure bearing the name Cristales was María Cristales, a talented glassblower from Valencia who lived in the early 19th century. Her intricate glasswork was highly sought after by wealthy patrons and helped to further establish the Cristales name as a symbol of quality and craftsmanship in the field of glass art.

As the centuries passed, the surname Cristales continued to be carried by families across Spain, many of whom maintained ties to the glass and crystal industries. Today, the name serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural significance of these crafts in Spanish society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cristales

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

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

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