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

Creeks, 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 Creeks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Creeks in America

Creeks is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Creeks surname appeared 274 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 Creeks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Creeks 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 Creeks

The surname "CREEKS" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English word "crice," which means a small stream or creek. This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near a creek or waterway.

Historically, the surname "CREEKS" can be traced back to various parts of England, primarily in the counties of Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire, where many small creeks and streams were present. In the Domesday Book, a record compiled in 1086 for William the Conqueror, there are references to places with names containing the word "crice," such as Crichel and Cricklade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "CREEKS" dates back to the 13th century, when a man named William de la Cryke was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. This spelling variation reflects the influence of the Norman-French language on English surnames during that time period.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "CREEKS" was Sir John Creke, a prominent English knight who lived in the 14th century. He served as a member of Parliament for Kent in 1376 and was involved in various military campaigns during the Hundred Years' War against France.

In the 16th century, a prominent family with the surname "CREEKS" resided in the village of Little Crichel in Dorset. One member of this family, Thomas Crekes, was a wealthy landowner and served as the High Sheriff of Dorset in 1533.

During the 17th century, the surname "CREEKS" appeared in various records across different regions of England. One notable individual was Richard Creke, a merchant from London who lived from 1612 to 1688. He was involved in trade with the American colonies and held significant influence in the city's mercantile circles.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname "CREEKS" was William Creke, an English clergyman and author who lived from 1745 to 1829. He wrote several religious works and served as a rector in various parishes throughout his career.

Over time, the surname "CREEKS" has undergone various spelling variations, such as Creke, Creeke, Crike, and Crick, reflecting the influences of local dialects and scribal practices in different regions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Creeks

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

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

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