Explore the Family Name Creecy
The meaning of Creecy
English (Surrey, of Norman origin): variant of Creasey 1. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Creecy in the United States?
The surname Creecy, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 31,053rd and dropped to a rank of 33,241 by 2010, marking a 7.05 percent decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 707 in 2000 to 688 in 2010, a 2.69 percent drop. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Creecy surname per 100,000 population fell by 11.54 percent, from 0.26 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,053 | #33,241 | -7.05% |
| Count | 707 | 688 | -2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.23 | -11.54% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Creecy
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Creecy surname identify as White, with 62.66 percent in 2000 and slightly less at 62.06 percent in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is Black, with 34.79 percent identifying as such in 2000 and 33.14 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 0.71 percent in 2000 to 2.18 percent in 2010 - a whopping 207.04 percent growth. The Hispanic representation also grew by 138.82 percent, albeit from a lower base of 0.85 percent in 2000 to 2.03 percent in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.66% | 62.06% | -0.96% |
| Black | 34.79% | 33.14% | -4.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 2.18% | 207.04% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 2.03% | 138.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |