2000
#80,502
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 219
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Crede
A surname derived from the Latin word "credere", meaning to believe.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 258 Americans carry the last name Crede. That puts it at #88,580 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,328,505 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crede 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
258
1 in 1,328,505
Census rank
#88,580
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
225
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 225 bearers of the surname Crede in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 88580th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crede, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Crede
The surname CREDE originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English word "creden," which means "believer" or "one of the faith." This surname was likely adopted by individuals who were deeply religious or associated with the Church.
The earliest known record of the CREDE surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Crede" in various counties across England. This historical document suggests that the name was well-established in the country by the late 11th century.
In the 13th century, the surname CREDE appeared in various legal documents and records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, where it was spelled as "Crede." This spelling variation indicates the name's evolution over time.
One of the earliest known individuals with the CREDE surname was John Crede, a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Oxfordshire during the late 13th century. Records from this time also indicate that the name was prevalent in the counties of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire.
Another notable figure bearing the CREDE surname was William Crede, a wealthy merchant and alderman of the City of London in the early 15th century (born around 1385). He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donations to various charitable causes.
In the 16th century, the CREDE surname was found in various parts of England, including the counties of Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire. One prominent individual from this period was Thomas Crede (1545-1616), a renowned scholar and historian who authored several works on English history and literature.
The CREDE surname also had a strong presence in the county of Norfolk, where it was associated with the village of Crede, a placename derived from the Old English word "cræde," meaning "small vessel" or "basket." This connection suggests that some individuals with the CREDE surname may have originated from or been associated with this particular location.
Another notable figure with the CREDE surname was Sir Edward Crede (1590-1648), a prominent English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the events leading up to the English Civil War.
Throughout its history, the CREDE surname has been associated with individuals from various backgrounds, including landowners, merchants, scholars, and politicians. While the name's prevalence may have fluctuated over time, it has maintained a strong presence in England for centuries, reflecting the country's rich cultural and historical tapestry.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crede
Among Census respondents with the surname Crede, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Crede 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 Crede surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 205
- Two or more races4.0% · 9
- Black or African American1.8% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Crede
Crede 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
#82,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 230
+11 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 1,542 places
2020
#88,580
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 225
-5 bearers (-2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 6,536 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #80,502 | 219 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #82,044 | 230 | 0.08 | +11 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 1,542 places |
| 2020 | #88,580 | 225 | 0.08 | -5 bearers (-2.2%) | Down 6,536 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 Crede 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 | #82,044 | #88,580 | -8.0% |
| Count | 230 | 225 | -2.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | -5.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Crede bearers went from 230 to 225 (-2.2% change). The surname moved down 6,536 positions in the national ranking, going from #82,044 to #88,580.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Crede
FAQ
Crede surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Crede?
Name Census estimates that about 258 living Americans carry the surname Crede. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,328,505 residents.
How common is Crede?
Crede ranks #88,580 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 225 people with the surname Crede. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (258), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Crede.
Has Crede become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Crede went from 230 recorded bearers to 225. That is a decrease of 5 (-2.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #82,044 to #88,580.
What does the Census say about the background of Crede?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crede, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (1.8%). 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 Crede in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (205 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Crede appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Two or More Races (4.0%), Black (1.8%). 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 Crede (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 Crede mean?
A surname derived from the Latin word "credere", meaning to believe. 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 Crede (0.08 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 common is the surname Crede?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Crede on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.