Explore the Family Name Creed
The meaning of Creed
1. Irish (Cork and Limerick): shortened form of Creedon, or a shortened variant of McCrudden through confusion with the Munster name Mac Críodáin (or Ó Críodáin). 2. English: habitational name from Creed Farm in Bosham, Sussex, so named with the Old English word crēde ‘weeds, plants’. In some cases the surname may be derived from the name of a place called Creed in Cornwall, named for the patron saint of the church, Saint Cride. 3. English: from the Middle English personal name Crede (from Old English Crēoda, the name of a Mercian king, of unexplained etymology).
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How common is the last name Creed in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Creed has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname went down by 6.58%, moving from 6658 in 2000 to 7096 in 2010. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly by 0.83%, from 4679 to 4718 during the same period. The proportion per 100k people decreased by 7.51% indicating a decline in the relative popularity of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,658 | #7,096 | -6.58% |
| Count | 4,679 | 4,718 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.73 | 1.6 | -7.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Creed
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Creed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased over this decade. The largest increase was seen in the Hispanic category with a rise of 64.17%, followed by those who identified with two or more races, which grew by 63.96%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased by 3.07%, while the Black and Asian/Pacific Islander categories saw an increase of 30.84% and 48.94% respectively. Lastly, the proportion of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased, but at a slower rate of 26.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.42% | 90.55% | -3.07% |
| Black | 3.21% | 4.2% | 30.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.97% | 64.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.82% | 63.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.76% | 26.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.7% | 48.94% |
Creed ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Creed is British & Irish, which comprises 54.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.6%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (4.1%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Scandinavian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 54.7% |
| French & German | 23.6% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 4.1% |
| Other | 17.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Creed
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Creed have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
What Creed haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Creed is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-L205.1 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Childress, Capps, Medley, Willey, Pyle, True, Rowlands, Murrell, Wicker, Coombs.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Creed surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Creed have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Creed" Surname 42.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Creed" Surname 26.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Creed" Surname 20.0%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Creed" Surname 22.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Creed?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Creed are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition