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UK surname

Creedon

From An Irish Gaelic surname meaning "round-hilled" and relating to geographic features.

In the 1881 census there were 85 people recorded with the Creedon surname, ranking it #21,573 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 370, ranked #12,591, up from #21,573 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and Cardiff St John and St Mary. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Kesteven, Manchester and Harlow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Creedon is 377 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 335.3%.

1881 census count

85

Ranked #21,573

Modern count

370

2016, ranked #12,591

Peak year

2010

377 bearers

Map years

6

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Creedon had 85 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #21,573 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 370 in 2016, ranked #12,591.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 121 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Creedon surname distribution map

The map shows where the Creedon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Creedon surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Creedon over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 36 #26,838
1861 historical 36 #29,463
1881 historical 85 #21,573
1891 historical 109 #22,701
1901 historical 121 #20,444
1911 historical 111 #21,392
1997 modern 336 #12,549
1998 modern 349 #12,567
1999 modern 356 #12,456
2000 modern 356 #12,408
2001 modern 351 #12,349
2002 modern 350 #12,620
2003 modern 345 #12,549
2004 modern 337 #12,818
2005 modern 340 #12,642
2006 modern 348 #12,498
2007 modern 354 #12,489
2008 modern 359 #12,459
2009 modern 371 #12,399
2010 modern 377 #12,529
2011 modern 373 #12,496
2012 modern 355 #12,816
2013 modern 356 #13,016
2014 modern 372 #12,669
2015 modern 375 #12,470
2016 modern 370 #12,591

Geography

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Where Creedons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras, Cardiff St John and St Mary and Bradford. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North Kesteven, Manchester, Harlow, Woking and Blackburn with Darwen. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 London parishes London 1
2 London parishes London 3
3 St Pancras London (North Districts)
4 Cardiff St John and St Mary Glamorganshire
5 Bradford Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North Kesteven 010 North Kesteven
2 Manchester 036 Manchester
3 Harlow 005 Harlow
4 Woking 001 Woking
5 Blackburn with Darwen 008 Blackburn with Darwen

Forenames

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First names often paired with Creedon

These lists show first names that appear often with the Creedon surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Creedon

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Creedon, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Creedon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Creedon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Creedon is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Creedon is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Creedon falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Creedon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Creedon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Creedon

The surname Creedon has its origins in County Cork, Ireland, and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "criadh," which means "clay" or "earth," and the suffix "-an," suggesting a place name or occupation related to working with clay or soil.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Creedon can be found in the Fiants of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth I, where a John Creedon was mentioned in a land grant in 1586. The surname is also found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century.

In the early 17th century, the Creedon family was prominent in the parish of Inchigeelagh, near Macroom, County Cork. Notable figures from this period include Dermot Creedon, who served as a Member of Parliament for Cork County in the Irish Parliament in the 1630s.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Creedon surname spread across Ireland and to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. One notable bearer of the name was Jeremiah Creedon (1742-1829), an Irish rebel and supporter of the Society of United Irishmen, who was involved in the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

Another significant figure was Patrick Creedon (1801-1868), an Irish-born Roman Catholic priest who served as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Bathurst in New South Wales, Australia, from 1865 until his death.

In the world of literature, the Irish-American writer and poet Mary Creedon (1909-1997) gained recognition for her works exploring themes of Irish identity and immigration.

Other notable individuals with the surname Creedon include Jeremiah Creedon (1834-1909), an Irish-born businessman and politician who served as Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware, in the late 19th century, and John Creedon (born 1950), an Irish broadcaster and television presenter known for his work on RTÉ Radio 1.

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1881 census detail

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Creedon families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Creedon surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 32 Creedons recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.73x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 32 3.73x
Lancashire 16 1.57x
Yorkshire 9 1.06x
Hampshire 8 4.55x
Renfrewshire 6 9.02x
Essex 4 2.36x
Glamorgan 4 2.68x
Royal Navy 3 29.33x
Surrey 2 0.48x
Devon 1 0.56x
Somerset 1 0.72x
Staffordshire 1 0.35x
Suffolk 1 0.96x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 14 Creedons recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.26x.

Place Total Index
St Pancras London 14 20.26x
Bradford 9 43.71x
Everton 8 24.65x
Kensington London 7 14.67x
Liverpool 7 11.32x
Paisley High Church 6 113.21x
Petersfield 6 1250.00x
Ealing 4 52.15x
Leckwith 4 1142.86x
Royal Navy 3 34.32x
West Ham 3 8.02x
Hammersmith London 2 9.46x
Southampton St Mary 2 18.08x
St Augustine Watling 2 5000.00x
St George Martyr London 2 114.94x
Bury St Edmunds St James 1 35.84x
Camberwell 1 1.82x
Compton Bishop 1 625.00x
Devonport 1 48.78x
Great Wakering 1 263.16x
Islington London 1 1.20x
Over Darwen 1 12.29x
Southwark St John 1 38.02x
Stone 1 26.95x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Creedon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Margaret 7
Catherine 5
Elizabeth 4
Annie 2
Bridget 2
Ellen 2
Junaner 2
Mary 2
Norah 2
Agnes 1
Blanch 1
Charlotte 1
Emma 1
Florence 1
Hannah 1
Jane 1
Johanah 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
Maud 1
Minie 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Creedon surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 11
William 4
Daniel 3
Edward 2
Michael 2
Patrick 2
Thomas 2
Alphonsus 1
Andrew 1
Arthur 1
Carnolin 1
David 1
Dennis 1
Francois 1
Hugh 1
James 1
Jereh. 1
Matthew 1
Stephen 1
Timothy 1

FAQ

Creedon surname: questions and answers

How common was the Creedon surname in 1881?

In 1881, 85 people were recorded with the Creedon surname. That placed it at #21,573 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Creedon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 370 in 2016. That gives Creedon a modern rank of #12,591.

What does the Creedon surname mean?

From An Irish Gaelic surname meaning "round-hilled" and relating to geographic features.

What does the Creedon map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Creedon bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.