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

Crady, 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 Crady surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crady in America

Crady is the 30250th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crady surname appeared 774 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 Crady.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crady 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 Crady

The surname Crady is believed to have originated in Ireland, specifically in the northern counties of Ulster and Antrim. It is an anglicized version of the Irish Gaelic name O'Grady or O'Craidigh, which means "descendant of Craidh."

Craidh was a personal name derived from the old Irish word "crad," meaning "brave" or "valiant." The name O'Grady was first recorded in the 12th century and referred to a prominent family from County Clare. The spelling variation Crady likely emerged as the name became more anglicized over time.

In ancient Irish records, such as the Annals of the Four Masters, there are several references to individuals with the name O'Grady or Crady. One notable example is Gilla na Naemh O'Grady, a 13th-century lord of Hy-Regan in County Clare, who is mentioned in the annals for his involvement in battles and political events of the time.

The earliest recorded instance of the Crady spelling appears to be in the 16th century. One example is John Crady, who was born in County Antrim in the late 1500s and later emigrated to Virginia in the early 1600s, becoming one of the first settlers in the Jamestown colony.

Another notable figure is Patrick Crady, a 17th-century Irish soldier who fought in the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland and later served in the Spanish Army of Flanders. He was born in County Antrim around 1630 and died in Flanders in 1677.

In the 18th century, there was a prominent family of Cradys from County Donegal, Ireland. One member, Michael Crady (1718-1796), was a landowner and magistrate who played a role in the local politics and administration of the area.

During the 19th century, the Crady name spread to other parts of the world due to Irish emigration. One example is William Crady (1832-1904), a Canadian-born businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.

Overall, the surname Crady has a rich history rooted in Ireland, with its origins dating back to the ancient Irish personal name Craidh and the prominent O'Grady family of County Clare. Despite spelling variations, the name has maintained its association with bravery and valor throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crady

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

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 Crady 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 Crady 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 Crady was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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