Explore the Family Name Creath
The meaning of Creath
Shortened form of Scottish McCreath (see McCrae).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Creath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Creath moderately increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,090 in terms of popularity and it had slightly improved its position to 55,619 by 2010, reflecting a 2.58% change in ranking. The number of individuals carrying the surname also grew from 334 to 369 within that decade, representing an increase of approximately 10.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a modest rise from 0.12 to 0.13 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #55,619 | 2.58% |
| Count | 334 | 369 | 10.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Creath
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Creath, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows varying trends from 2000 to 2010. The majority of Creaths identified as White, making up 82.63% of the population in 2000 and 80.76% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 2.26%. There was a small but noticeable growth in the Black community, from 14.97% to 15.45% over the decade. Interestingly, the data from 2010 showed the emergence of Creaths identifying with two or more races and as Hispanic, both at 1.63%, whose records were not present or were suppressed for privacy in the 2000 data. However, there were no recorded changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.63% | 80.76% | -2.26% |
| Black | 14.97% | 15.45% | 3.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |