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

Cremeens, 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 Cremeens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cremeens in America

Cremeens is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cremeens surname appeared 461 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 Cremeens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cremeens 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 Cremeens

The surname Cremeens is believed to have originated in the region of Cremona, located in northern Italy, during the early Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "cremona," which referred to the city itself. The name likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who hailed from or had connections to this area.

Cremona was a prosperous city in the medieval period, known for its skilled artisans and craftsmen, particularly in the realm of violin making. It is possible that some early bearers of the Cremeens name were associated with these trades or professions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cremonae, a collection of historical documents and records from the city of Cremona, dating back to the 12th century. This suggests that the name had already established roots in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Cremeens (1320-1395) is mentioned in various chronicles as a respected merchant and landowner in the city of Cremona. His descendants likely contributed to the further spread and establishment of the surname throughout Italy and beyond.

Another prominent individual bearing the Cremeens name was Antonio Cremeens (1450-1523), a renowned luthier (stringed instrument maker) whose violins were highly sought after by musicians across Europe during the Renaissance period.

As the name spread beyond its original region, variations in spelling emerged, such as Cremonese, Cremonesi, and Cremonnese, reflecting the linguistic nuances of different areas and languages.

One notable bearer of the name outside of Italy was Sir William Cremeens (1580-1649), an English diplomat and courtier who served under King James I and King Charles I. He was knighted for his services to the Crown and played a significant role in diplomatic relations with various European nations.

In the 18th century, a French military officer named Jean-Baptiste Cremeens (1725-1804) gained recognition for his bravery and strategic abilities during the French Revolutionary Wars. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his distinguished service.

These are just a few examples of individuals who carried the Cremeens surname throughout history, reflecting its Italian origins and its gradual spread to other parts of Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cremeens

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

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

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