Explore the Family Name Creson
The meaning of Creson
English or Scottish: unexplained. Compare Creason.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Creson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Creson has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Creson ranked 34,554 in terms of popularity and dropped to 37,848 by 2010, representing a decrease of around 9.53%. The count of individuals with the Creson surname also fell from 620 in 2000 to 587 in 2010, a drop of about 5.32%. This resulted in a decrease in proportion per 100,000 people from 0.23 to 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #37,848 | -9.53% |
| Count | 620 | 587 | -5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Creson
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals certain shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Creson surname between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of those with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of about 2.7% over the decade. While no one with the Creson surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was an increase in those identifying as having two or more races, from 1.13% in 2000 to 3.24% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.45% to 1.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 93.53% | -2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 3.24% | 186.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.7% | 17.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |