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

Krizan, 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 Krizan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Krizan in America

Krizan is the 22543rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Krizan surname appeared 1,140 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 Krizan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Krizan 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 Krizan

The surname Krizan has its origins in the Czech Republic, where it is believed to have emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Czech word "křižan," which means "crusader" or "cross-bearer." This name was likely given to individuals who participated in the Crusades or had a strong association with the Christian faith.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krizan can be found in the medieval records of the town of Brno, located in the present-day Czech Republic. In a document dated 1387, a man named Jan Krizan is mentioned as a landowner in the region.

The name Krizan also appeared in the historical records of the nearby town of Olomouc, where a family by the name of Krizan is documented as residing in the 15th century. This family was known for their involvement in the local textile trade and is believed to have been affluent merchants during that time.

During the 16th century, the name Krizan gained popularity among the Czech nobility, with several notable figures bearing this surname. One such individual was Karel Krizan (1525-1598), a prominent military commander who served under the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II.

As the Krizan family spread throughout the region, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. Some of these variations included Križan, Krizsan, and Krizhan, reflecting the different dialects and linguistic influences present in the areas where the name was adopted.

In the 18th century, a renowned Czech writer and philosopher named Václav Krizan (1720-1789) gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings played a significant role in shaping the intellectual discourse of the time and contributed to the cultural heritage of the Czech lands.

Another notable figure with the surname Krizan was Jakub Krizan (1856-1921), a Czech painter and art educator who was known for his landscapes and portraiture. His works were widely acclaimed and can be found in several art collections throughout the Czech Republic and neighboring countries.

The surname Krizan has also been documented in other parts of Europe, including Slovakia, Poland, and Germany, where individuals with this name likely migrated or settled over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the Czech lands, where it has a rich and storied history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Krizan

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

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

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