Find out how popular the last name Craddieth is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Craddieth.

Craddieth, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Craddieth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Craddieth in America

Craddieth is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Craddieth surname appeared 143 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Craddieth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Craddieth to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Craddieth

The surname Craddieth has its origins in Wales, emerging during the medieval period. It is derived from the Welsh words "crad" and "dieth," which together mean "weaver's shed" or "place where weaving occurs." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers were likely associated with the weaving trade or lived in an area known for its weaving industry.

The name Craddieth can be traced back to the 13th century, with early references appearing in various Welsh records and manuscripts. One notable mention is found in the Llyfr Coch Asaph (The Red Book of St. Asaph), a 14th-century Welsh manuscript containing genealogies and historical texts. This suggests that the name had already established itself in certain regions of Wales by that time.

In the 16th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Craddiett," was recorded in the parish records of Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, a village in Denbighshire, North Wales. This reinforces the name's Welsh roots and its early presence in the region.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Craddieth was Gruffydd Craddieth, a Welsh landowner born around 1380 in Montgomeryshire, Mid Wales. Another notable figure was Ieuan Craddieth, a renowned bard and poet who lived in the 15th century and was known for his contributions to Welsh literature.

During the 17th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of Montgomeryshire, where several households with the surname Craddieth were listed. This indicates that the name had spread across different parts of Wales by that time.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the Craddieth surname was Rhys Craddieth, born in 1712 in Cardiganshire, West Wales. He was a respected scholar and linguist known for his work in preserving and promoting the Welsh language.

Another prominent individual with the Craddieth surname was Gwenllian Craddieth, born in 1824 in Caernarfonshire, North Wales. She was a prominent figure in the Welsh Nonconformist movement and played an important role in advocating for women's education and rights.

Over the centuries, the Craddieth surname has remained rooted in Wales, with its bearers making significant contributions to various fields, including literature, scholarship, and social movements. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation, its Welsh heritage and connection to the weaving trade continue to be a part of its rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Craddieth

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Craddieth.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Craddieth was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Craddieth has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Craddieth was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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