2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Krstevski
An ethnic surname indicating an individual from the Krst region of Macedonia.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 195 Americans carry the last name Krstevski. That puts it at #110,517 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,757,715 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Krstevski surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
195
1 in 1,757,715
Census rank
#110,517
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
170
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 170 bearers of the surname Krstevski in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 110517th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Krstevski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Krstevski
The surname Krstevski is of Macedonian origin, with roots dating back to the late medieval period in the region of modern-day North Macedonia. It is believed to have derived from the Christian name Krste, a variation of the name Krstic, which means "little cross" or "cross-bearer" in Macedonian.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Krstevski can be found in a manuscript from the 16th century, which mentions a certain Dimitrija Krstevski, a prominent landowner and nobleman in the region of Skopje. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence and recognition among the local population at that time.
During the Ottoman rule in the Balkans, the name Krstevski appears in several tax records and census documents, indicating that families bearing this surname were well-established in various parts of what is now North Macedonia. One notable example is the Krstevski family from the town of Kriva Palanka, who were listed as landowners and merchants in the late 17th century.
In the 19th century, the Krstevski surname gained further recognition with the rise of several notable figures. Gjorgji Krstevski (1830-1898) was a respected teacher and author who played a significant role in the development of Macedonian literature and education. His works on Macedonian grammar and history were instrumental in preserving the cultural heritage of the region.
Another prominent individual bearing the Krstevski surname was Krste Krstevski (1865-1921), a prominent politician and activist who fought for Macedonian autonomy and independence from Ottoman rule. He was a key figure in the Macedonian national liberation movement and played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of the region in the early 20th century.
Risto Krstevski (1892-1961) was a distinguished painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his depictions of Macedonian rural life and landscapes. His works are considered an important part of the Macedonian cultural heritage and are displayed in several museums and galleries across the country.
It is worth noting that variations of the Krstevski surname, such as Krstevic, Krstić, and Krstić, can be found in other Slavic countries, particularly in Serbia and Croatia. However, the Macedonian form of the surname remains distinct and deeply rooted in the region's history and cultural traditions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Krstevski
Among Census respondents with the surname Krstevski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Krstevski bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Krstevski surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 160
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Krstevski
Krstevski appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#110,286
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 160
+34 bearers (+27.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 15,353 places
2020
#110,517
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 170
+10 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 231 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #110,286 | 160 | 0.05 | +34 bearers (+27.0%) | Up 15,353 places |
| 2020 | #110,517 | 170 | 0.06 | +10 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 231 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Krstevski surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,286 | #110,517 | -0.2% |
| Count | 160 | 170 | 6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Krstevski bearers went from 160 to 170 (+6.3% change). The surname moved down 231 positions in the national ranking, going from #110,286 to #110,517.
FAQ
Krstevski surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Krstevski?
Name Census estimates that about 195 living Americans carry the surname Krstevski. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,757,715 residents.
How common is Krstevski?
Krstevski ranks #110,517 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 170 people with the surname Krstevski. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (195), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Krstevski.
Has Krstevski become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Krstevski went from 160 recorded bearers to 170. That is an increase of 10 (+6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #110,286 to #110,517.
What does the Census say about the background of Krstevski?
Among Census respondents with the surname Krstevski, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Krstevski in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (160 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Krstevski appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (1.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Krstevski (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Krstevski mean?
An ethnic surname indicating an individual from the Krst region of Macedonia. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Krstevski (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Krstevski?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.