Explore the Family Name Creasey
The meaning of Creasey
1. English (Lincolnshire, or Norman origin): habitational name from Cressy in Seine-Maritime, France (see Cressy). 2. Possibly an Americanized form of any of the German names mentioned at Creasy.
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How common is the last name Creasey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Creasey experienced a minor dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Despite seeing a slight increase in the total count from 1517 to 1544, its overall rank dropped from 17209 to 18057, indicating a relative decrease in usage compared to other surnames. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 7.14 percent over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,209 | #18,057 | -4.93% |
| Count | 1,517 | 1,544 | 1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Creasey
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Creasey showed notable changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Creaseys who identified as being of two or more ethnicities and those identifying as Hispanic saw significant increases, rising by 72.38% and 81.60%, respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of White Creaseys decreased slightly by 2.02%. There were also minor decreases in the proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black individuals with this surname, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a substantial growth of 110.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 92.42% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.27% | 81.6% |
| Black | 2.57% | 2.27% | -11.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.81% | 72.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.84% | 110% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.39% | -2.5% |