Explore the Family Name Cregg
The meaning of Cregg
English (Lancashire) and Irish: perhaps a variant of Gregg with devoicing of the initial g.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cregg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cregg has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,056 in popularity, with 486 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank dropped to 46,404 with only 459 individuals having this surname, a change of -10.34% in rank and a -5.56% change in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, marking an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #46,404 | -10.34% |
| Count | 486 | 459 | -5.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cregg
When observing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cregg, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows noticeable shifts. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races or Hispanic had risen to 1.09% and 1.31% respectively. The number of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.12% in 2000 to 94.34% in 2010, while those identifying as Black increased from 1.03% to 1.31%. This indicates a subtle diversification of ethnic identities associated with the surname Cregg over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.12% | 94.34% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Black | 1.03% | 1.31% | 27.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |