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

Creal, 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 Creal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Creal in America

Creal is the 43584th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Creal surname appeared 495 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 Creal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Creal 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 Creal

The surname CREAL has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "cría," which means "offspring" or "child." This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname for someone who had many children or a large family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CREAL can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval Spanish manuscript from the late 13th century that documented noble families and their land holdings. The name appears in relation to a landowner or noble in the region of Castile.

During the 14th century, there are records of a prominent figure named Juan CREAL, who served as a military commander under King Alfonso XI of Castile. He played a crucial role in the decisive Battle of Río Salado in 1340, which marked a significant victory for the Christian forces against the Moorish invaders.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was Diego CREAL, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Juan Ponce de León on his expeditions to Florida in the early 1500s. Diego CREAL is credited with being one of the first Europeans to set foot on the mainland of what is now the United States.

Another individual of historical significance was María CREAL, a Spanish noblewoman from the 17th century who was known for her philanthropic work and patronage of the arts. She founded several charitable institutions and funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in her hometown of Seville.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure was José CREAL, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Quadruple Alliance (1718-1720). He rose through the ranks and was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

While the name CREAL has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and the United States, due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance and connections to notable individuals remain firmly rooted in its Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Creal

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

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

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