Explore the Family Name Cressy
The meaning of Cressy
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Creasey, a cognate of 2 below. 2. French: habitational name from any of several places in northern France, in Saône-et-Loire, Seine-Maritime, and Somme, all named with the Gallic personal name Crixsos (from Latin Crixsus) ‘curly-haired man’ + the Latin locative suffix -acum. This surname is very rare in France.
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How common is the last name Cressy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cressy was ranked 34,856 in popularity in 2000 and 36,286 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.1 percent over the decade. The actual count of people carrying the Cressy name experienced a slight increase from 613 to 617 individuals, an increment of around 0.65 percent. However, the proportion of this name per 100k people dropped by 8.7 percent, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #36,286 | -4.1% |
| Count | 613 | 617 | 0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cressy
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that in 2000, approximately 93.64 percent of individuals with the surname Cressy identified as White, dropping to 89.47 percent in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname increased by 44.69 percent, from 1.79 percent to 2.59 percent over the same period. Significant growth was also observed among those identifying as Black, with an increase of 123.47 percent, though this group remained a small proportion of the overall Cressy population. A minor presence of Asian/Pacific Islanders appeared in 2010, while those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 but not in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed no representation in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.64% | 89.47% | -4.45% |
| Black | 1.96% | 4.38% | 123.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.59% | 44.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |