Cristea is a common family name in Romania. Persons named Cristea include:
Adrian Cristea, Romanian footballer
Alexandru Cristea, Romanian composer
Andrei Cristea, Romanian footballer
Călin Cristea, Romanian footballer
Cătălina Cristea, Romanian tennis player
Ludmila Cristea, Moldovan wrestler
Miron Cristea, Romanian patriarch
Nicolae Cristea, one of two individuals
Olga Cristea, Moldovan runner
P. G. Cristea, Romanian racing driver