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

Krist, 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 Krist surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krist in America

Krist is the 23899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krist surname appeared 1,056 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 Krist.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krist 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 Krist

The surname Krist is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name Kristr, which was a loanword from the Greek Christos, meaning "the anointed one" or "Christ". This name entered the Scandinavian languages through the influence of Christianity during the Viking Age.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Krist can be traced back to medieval Scandinavia, particularly in areas such as Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It is likely that the name was initially used as a personal name or a nickname for individuals who were devout Christians or had some connection to the Church.

In the 13th century, the name Krist appeared in the Icelandic Sagas, which are a collection of historical narratives that provide valuable insights into the culture and traditions of medieval Scandinavia. One notable figure from this period was Krist Valþjófsson, an Icelandic chieftain who lived in the late 12th century and is mentioned in the Sturlunga Saga.

As the use of surnames became more widespread in Europe, the name Krist evolved into a hereditary family name. In some regions, the name may have been derived from place names containing the element "Krist" or "Christ", such as Kristianstad in Sweden or Kristiansand in Norway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Krist in written records is in the Danish Census Rolls of 1645, where the name is listed as "Krist Jørgensen". Another notable figure from this period was Krist Lønborg (1619-1689), a Danish Lutheran bishop and theologian.

In the 19th century, the name Krist gained recognition with the birth of the Norwegian painter Christian Krohg (1852-1925), whose full name was Christian Frederiksen Krohg. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Norwegian art and is known for his realistic and socially conscious paintings.

Other notable individuals with the surname Krist include the German-American artist and illustrator Gustav Krist (1891-1959), known for his work in children's books and magazines. In the field of science, there was the Swedish zoologist Gösta Krist (1892-1980), who made significant contributions to the study of marine invertebrates.

More recently, the name Krist has been associated with the American actor and comedian Gabe Krist (born 1978), best known for his work on the sketch comedy show "The Amanda Show" and the sitcom "Drake & Josh".

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krist

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

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

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