2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Creswick
A locational surname derived from a place name in Gloucestershire, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Creswick. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Creswick 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Creswick with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Creswick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Creswick, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.7%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Creswick
The surname Creswick is of English origin and has its roots in the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from a place called Creswick in Northamptonshire, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "cress," meaning "watercress," and "wic," meaning "a dwelling or farm."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Creswick can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Cressuuiche." This ancient record provides evidence of the name's existence during the Norman Conquest of England.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various records with various spellings, including Cressewyke, Cressewyk, and Creswyke. These variations highlight the fluid nature of surname spellings in the Middle Ages.
The Creswick family had a presence in several counties across England, including Northamptonshire, Worcestershire, and Yorkshire. One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir Henry Creswick (1563-1647), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I.
Another prominent figure was Thomas Creswick (1811-1869), an English landscape painter renowned for his depictions of pastoral scenes. His works were highly regarded during the Victorian era and can be found in various art galleries and museums.
In the literary world, Katharine Creswick (1897-1975), an English novelist and playwright, gained recognition for her works, including the novel "The Camomile Lawn," published in 1965.
John Creswick (1767-1837), a British architect and surveyor, left his mark on the architectural landscape of London, designing several notable buildings, including the Royal College of Surgeons.
Another individual worth mentioning is William Creswick (1775-1834), a renowned English actor who graced the stages of London's theaters, earning acclaim for his performances in Shakespearean plays and other dramatic works.
While the surname Creswick may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connection to various figures across different fields serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of this English locational name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Creswick
Among Census respondents with the surname Creswick, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.7%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Creswick 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 Creswick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 105
- Two or more races7.7% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Creswick
Creswick 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-15 bearers (-11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,906 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 950 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-11.6%) | Down 21,906 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 950 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 Creswick 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 | #145,220 | #144,270 | 0.7% |
| Count | 114 | 117 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Creswick bearers went from 114 to 117 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 950 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #144,270.
FAQ
Creswick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Creswick?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Creswick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Creswick?
Creswick ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Creswick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Creswick.
Has Creswick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Creswick went from 114 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Creswick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Creswick, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.7%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Creswick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Creswick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Two or More Races (7.7%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Creswick (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 Creswick mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in Gloucestershire, England. 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 Creswick (0.04 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 are called Creswick?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Creswick at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.