Explore the Family Name Cree
The meaning of Cree
Scottish: shortened form of McCree (see McRae).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cree in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cree has experienced a marginal decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, shifting from 15,984 to 17,014, a change of -6.44%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Cree surname remained stable, showing a minimal increase from 1,668 in 2000 to 1,670 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 0.12%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Cree surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.06%, moving from 0.62 to 0.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,984 | #17,014 | -6.44% |
| Count | 1,668 | 1,670 | 0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.57 | -8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cree
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Cree, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White shrunk slightly from 81.95% to 78.92%. The representation of those claiming two or more races increased by 35.71%, rising from 1.68% to 2.28%. The Hispanic population also saw a significant growth of 107.64%, climbing from 1.44% to 2.99%. Those identifying as Black rose from 1.50% to 2.40%, a 60% increase. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained virtually unchanged at approximately 12.89%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained constant at 0.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.95% | 78.92% | -3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.89% | 12.87% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.99% | 107.64% |
| Black | 1.5% | 2.4% | 60% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2.28% | 35.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0% |