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

Credle, 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 Credle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Credle in America

Credle is the 21184th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Credle surname appeared 1,239 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 Credle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Credle 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 Credle

The surname CREDLE is believed to have its origins in the English county of Devon, dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "crydel," which referred to a small woven basket or crib. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold these baskets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CREDLE can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Devon from 1327, where a John Crydel is listed. This spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time. In the 14th century, the name also appeared in the nearby county of Somerset, as evidenced by the record of a William Cridel in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1380.

The name CREDLE is closely linked to the village of Cridlestyle in Devon, which was once known as Cridelestowe or Crydelesstowe. This place name likely influenced the surname's development and may have been the original home of some of the earliest CREDLE families.

In the 16th century, the CREDLE surname appeared in the historic records of the nearby city of Exeter. The Exeter Freemen Rolls of 1567 list a John Credle, who was a member of the local government. This suggests that by this time, the CREDLE family had established themselves as respected members of the community.

One notable figure bearing the CREDLE surname was Samuel Credle (1657-1721), a prominent landowner and merchant in the Devon town of Tiverton. He played an influential role in local affairs and left a lasting legacy through his philanthropic efforts.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Credle (1785-1862), a renowned author and poet from the village of Cridlestyle. Her works, which often explored themes of rural life and nature, were widely celebrated in her time.

In the 19th century, the CREDLE surname spread beyond Devon as families migrated to other parts of England and abroad. One such example was William Credle (1817-1893), a successful businessman who emigrated from Devon to Australia and became a prominent figure in the nascent colony of Victoria.

Throughout its history, the CREDLE surname has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, particularly in the county of Devon. While its origins may have been humble, the name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and left a lasting impact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Credle

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

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

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