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

Creo, 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 Creo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Creo in America

Creo is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Creo surname appeared 143 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 Creo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Creo 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 Creo

The surname CREO has its roots in Italy, with records indicating its first appearance in the early 14th century. It is believed to originate from the Latin word "creo," meaning "to create" or "to make." The name may have been initially given to those involved in creative or artistic professions.

One of the earliest documented instances of the CREO surname can be found in the Florentine Civic Records of 1332, where a certain Giovanni Creo is mentioned as a respected painter and fresco artist. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the Tuscan region by that time.

In the 15th century, the CREO name gained prominence in the city of Venice. Records from the Venetian Archives of 1472 refer to a family of glassmakers, the Creos, who were renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship in creating ornate glassware for the wealthy and aristocratic classes.

The CREO surname also appeared in a 16th-century manuscript detailing the lives of notable artists in Renaissance Italy. The document, written by the renowned art historian Giorgio Vasari, mentioned a sculptor named Antonio Creo (1498-1568) who was commissioned to create several marble statues for the Vatican and other prominent churches in Rome.

In the 17th century, a branch of the CREO family settled in the region of Calabria, where they became prominent landowners and wine producers. One of the most notable figures from this lineage was Don Vincenzo Creo (1621-1694), whose vineyards were highly regarded for their exceptional quality.

Another historical figure bearing the CREO surname was Maria Creo (1745-1822), a renowned opera singer from Naples. She performed in many of the most prestigious opera houses across Europe and was celebrated for her powerful soprano voice and captivating stage presence.

As the centuries passed, the CREO name spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, with members of the family contributing to various fields, including art, literature, and academia. One such example is the philosopher and writer Giovanni Creo (1879-1942), whose works explored the concepts of existentialism and the human condition.

While the CREO surname may not be as widely recognized today as some other Italian names, its historical significance and creative legacy remain deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of Italy, serving as a testament to the artistic and entrepreneurial spirit that has long defined this remarkable country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Creo

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

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

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