Explore the Family Name Credle
The meaning of Credle
1. Probably an altered form of English Criddle (via the intermediate form Creedle). 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kredel or Gredel: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with grāt- ‘greed’ (compare Old High German grātag ‘greedy’).
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How common is the last name Credle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Credle has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, Credle ranked as the 21,716th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had risen to the 21,184th spot, marking a 2.45% increase in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,118 in 2000 to 1,239 in 2010, recording an escalation of approximately 10.82%. As a result, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people marginally increased from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,716 | #21,184 | 2.45% |
| Count | 1,118 | 1,239 | 10.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.42 | 2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Credle
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black with the Credle surname decreased by 2.77%, from 65.74% in 2000 to 63.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White remained relatively stable, with a minor increase of 0.85% within the same period. The Hispanic representation among those with the Credle surname saw a significant rise of 62.57%, growing from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.91% in 2010. Additionally, individuals identifying as two or more races showed a substantial increase of 35.40%. However, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander was suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census, as was the case for American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.74% | 63.92% | -2.77% |
| White | 30.41% | 30.67% | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.91% | 62.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 2.18% | 35.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |