2000
#9,608
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.15
Rare Last name
Creekmore
One who lived near a creek or stream, derived from the Old English words "crēc" and "mōr."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,392 Americans carry the last name Creekmore. That puts it at #10,356 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.99 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 101,048 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Creekmore surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.4K
1 in 101,048
Census rank
#10,356
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,958 bearers of the surname Creekmore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.99 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10356th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Creekmore, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.5%. The next largest groups are Black (7.4%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Creekmore
The surname Creekmore has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages, likely during the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "crec" and "mor," meaning "creek" and "moor" respectively, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name resided near a creek on a marshy or boggy area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Creekmore can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like survey conducted in England during the reign of King Edward I. The name appears as "Crekemor" in these rolls, providing evidence of its existence and use during this period.
Creekmore is also believed to have been a locational surname, referring to specific places or settlements where the earliest bearers lived or originated from. Some historical records suggest that there were places named "Creekmore" or variations thereof, such as "Crekmor" or "Crickmore," in counties like Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
Among the notable figures throughout history who bore the Creekmore surname, one can mention Thomas Creekmore (c. 1500-1580), a prominent English landowner and yeoman from Worcestershire. Another individual of note is William Creekmore (1620-1698), an early settler in the Virginia Colony who arrived in the 1640s and established a plantation near the York River.
In the 18th century, John Creekmore (1723-1794) was a successful merchant and landowner in North Carolina, and his son, Abner Creekmore (1760-1842), served as a soldier in the American Revolutionary War. Additionally, Sarah Creekmore (1788-1865) was a noted quilter and textile artist from Tennessee, whose intricate quilts are now preserved in museums.
As the name spread across different regions and countries, various spellings emerged, such as Creekmore, Creekmoore, Crickmoor, and Crickmore. However, the core elements of "creek" and "moor" or "more" remained consistent, reflecting the name's original meaning and origin.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Creekmore
Among Census respondents with the surname Creekmore, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.5%. The next largest groups are Black (7.4%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Creekmore bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Creekmore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.5% · 2,412
- Black or African American7.4% · 218
- Two or more races6.4% · 189
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 61
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 57
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 21
Timeline
Historical Census data for Creekmore
Creekmore appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,092
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,193
+89 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 1.08
Rank movement Down 484 places
2020
#10,356
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,958
-235 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.99
Rank movement Down 264 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,608 | 3,104 | 1.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,092 | 3,193 | 1.08 | +89 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 484 places |
| 2020 | #10,356 | 2,958 | 0.99 | -235 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 264 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Creekmore surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,092 | #10,356 | -2.6% |
| Count | 3,193 | 2,958 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.08 | 0.99 | -8.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Creekmore bearers went from 3,193 to 2,958 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 264 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,092 to #10,356.
FAQ
Creekmore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Creekmore?
Name Census estimates that about 3,392 living Americans carry the surname Creekmore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 101,048 residents.
How common is Creekmore?
Creekmore ranks #10,356 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.99 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,958 people with the surname Creekmore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,392), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.99 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.99 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Creekmore.
Has Creekmore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Creekmore went from 3,193 recorded bearers to 2,958. That is a decrease of 235 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,092 to #10,356.
What does the Census say about the background of Creekmore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Creekmore, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.5%. The next largest groups are Black (7.4%) and Two or More Races (6.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Creekmore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.5% (2,412 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Creekmore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.5%), Black (7.4%), Two or More Races (6.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Creekmore (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Creekmore mean?
One who lived near a creek or stream, derived from the Old English words "crēc" and "mōr." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Creekmore (0.99 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Creekmore?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Creekmore on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.