Explore the Family Name Credeur

The meaning of Credeur

Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of Scottish Caruthers. Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Alcide, Clovis, Gilfred, Nelma, Ovide, Raoul.

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How common is the last name Credeur in the United States?

The surname Credeur, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, slightly dipped in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,759 but fell to a rank of 20,591 by 2010, marking a change of -4.21%. However, the count of individuals bearing the name Credeur increased from 1,261 in 2000 to 1,287 in 2010, suggesting a growth of 2.06%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -6.38 during this period.

20002010Change
Rank#19,759#20,591-4.21%
Count1,2611,2872.06%
Proportion per 100k0.470.44-6.38%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Credeur

On examining the ethnicity associated with the surname Credeur, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.73% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.98% by 2010. The percentage who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 132.5%, climbing from 0.40% in 2000 to 0.93% in 2010. Although small in number, there was also a new emergence of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native by 2010. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black did not show any change during this period.

20002010Change
White98.73%97.98%-0.76%
Hispanic0.4%0.93%132.5%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0.39%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0.48%0%0%
Black0%0%0%