Explore the Family Name Creeden
The meaning of Creeden
Irish: variant of Creedon. This form of the surname is not found in Ireland and is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Creeden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Creeden has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 35,053rd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 36,379th position. This equates to a 3.78% drop in ranking. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 609 in 2000 to 615 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 0.99%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #36,379 | -3.78% |
| Count | 609 | 615 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Creeden
When we examine the ethnic identity statistics for the surname Creeden, we find that the majority identify as White, with percentages of 95.40 in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.61 in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 1.81% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of those with two or more ethnicities remained nearly constant, dropping slightly from 1.31% to 1.30%. The Hispanic representation also decreased from 1.31% to 1.14%. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 95.61% | 0.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.81% | 1.3% | -28.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 1.3% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.14% | -12.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |