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

Credit, 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 Credit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Credit in America

Credit is the 32169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Credit surname appeared 717 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 Credit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Credit 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 Credit

The surname "Credit" is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. This name is derived from the Old French word "credit," which means "a loan or something entrusted to another." It is possible that the name was initially given to someone who worked as a moneylender or a creditor.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname "Credit" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire, England, from the year 1195. These rolls were financial records maintained by the Exchequer of England and documented the collection of taxes and other revenues. The entry mentions a person named "William Credit," who was likely a landowner or a person of some significance in the local community.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, which were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. This document contains references to individuals named "Robert le Credit" and "Hugh le Credit," suggesting that the name was in use across different regions of England.

One notable historical figure who bore the surname "Credit" was Sir John Credit (1520-1589), a prominent English merchant and politician. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1564 and was a member of the Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. His legacy includes the establishment of Credit's Almshouses, a charitable institution in London that provided housing and support for the poor.

Another individual of note was Thomas Credit (1670-1743), an English clergyman and academic. He was the Regius Professor of Hebrew at the University of Oxford and served as the Rector of Watlington in Oxfordshire. Credit was known for his scholarly work on biblical translations and Hebrew grammar.

In the 18th century, the surname "Credit" was associated with the Credit family of Gloucestershire, England. One prominent member was John Credit (1725-1799), a successful banker and landowner. He played a significant role in the development of the city of Bristol and was involved in various philanthropic endeavors.

The name "Credit" also appeared in historical records in Scotland, where it was sometimes spelled as "Creedit" or "Creydit." In the 16th century, there are references to individuals such as "Robert Creedit" and "Janet Creydit" in the records of the Burgh of Peebles.

While the surname "Credit" is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English and Scottish surnames, with a history that spans several centuries and reflects the diverse occupations and social standings of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Credit

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

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

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