Explore the Family Name Creager
The meaning of Creager
Americanized form of German and Swiss German Krieger or Krüger (see Krueger).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Creager in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Creager has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it moved from 9869 in 2000 to 10068 in 2010, indicating a drop by 2.02%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 6.1%, from 3018 in 2000 to 3202 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly reduced by 2.68% during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,869 | #10,068 | -2.02% |
| Count | 3,018 | 3,202 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.12 | 1.09 | -2.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Creager
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Creager. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 95.26% in 2000 to 94.16% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and belonging to two or more races saw increases of 42.47%, 60.87%, and 17.92% respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained constant at 0.56%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly by 2.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 94.16% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.65% | 42.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.25% | 17.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.03% | 1% | -2.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Black | 0.23% | 0.37% | 60.87% |