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UK surname

Cremins

An Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Crimín or Ó Crimín, derived from a diminutive of the word "crom" meaning crooked or bent.

In the 1881 census there were 18 people recorded with the Cremins surname, ranking it #31,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 103, ranked #30,515, up from #31,019 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Salford, Uttlesford and Allerdale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cremins is 108 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 472.2%.

1881 census count

18

Ranked #31,019

Modern count

103

2016, ranked #30,515

Peak year

1999

108 bearers

Map years

2

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cremins had 18 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,019 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016, ranked #30,515.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 24 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Cremins surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cremins surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cremins 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 5 #32,456
1861 historical 24 #30,922
1881 historical 18 #31,019
1891 historical 16 #32,868
1901 historical 13 #32,633
1911 historical 24 #30,800
1997 modern 99 #27,039
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 108 #26,602
2000 modern 100 #27,695
2001 modern 101 #27,252
2002 modern 101 #27,766
2003 modern 99 #27,871
2004 modern 94 #28,896
2005 modern 87 #29,966
2006 modern 95 #29,113
2007 modern 92 #29,929
2008 modern 94 #29,950
2009 modern 90 #31,094
2010 modern 85 #32,185
2011 modern 93 #31,169
2012 modern 95 #31,107
2013 modern 94 #31,656
2014 modern 97 #31,518
2015 modern 101 #30,816
2016 modern 103 #30,515

Geography

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Where Cremins' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Salford, Uttlesford, Allerdale, Copeland and Sedgemoor. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Salford 008 Salford
2 Uttlesford 004 Uttlesford
3 Allerdale 004 Allerdale
4 Copeland 006 Copeland
5 Sedgemoor 007 Sedgemoor

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cremins

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cremins

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Cremins, 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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Cremins surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Cremins household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Cremins is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cremins 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

Cremins falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Cremins is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Cremins

The surname Cremins is of Irish origin, with roots tracing back to the ancient Gaelic O'Crimhthainns clan. This family hailed from the region of Munster, particularly County Cork. The name is derived from the Irish words "crion," meaning "withered," and "muine," meaning "shrubbery" or "thicket."

In the 12th century, the name appeared in the Annals of Inisfallen, an ancient Irish chronicle, where a chieftain named O'Cremins was mentioned. This early recorded instance suggests the surname's prominence among the noble families of medieval Ireland.

The Cremins surname has also been linked to various place names in County Cork, such as Cremeen and Cremona, which may have influenced the name's spelling variations over time.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Cornelius Cremins (1831-1890), an Irish-American journalist and author who founded the New York Irish People newspaper. He was an influential voice in the Irish-American community during the latter half of the 19th century.

Another noteworthy individual was John Cremins (1865-1940), a Catholic priest and educator from County Cork. He served as the president of St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa, and played a significant role in establishing Catholic schools in the Midwest.

In the 18th century, a Cremins family from County Cork emigrated to Newfoundland, Canada, where they established roots and contributed to the growth of the island's Irish community.

The Cremins surname also has connections to literary figures, such as the Irish poet and playwright Seamus Cremins (1914-1990), known for his works that explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.

Additionally, the name has been associated with individuals in other fields, including Michael Cremins (1928-2008), an Irish-born American educator and civil rights activist who advocated for equal educational opportunities for underprivileged students.

Throughout its history, the Cremins surname has maintained a strong presence in Ireland, particularly in County Cork, while also gaining recognition in various parts of the world through the achievements of its bearers.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Cremins families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cremins 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. Glamorgan leads with 10 Cremins' recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.71x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 10 32.71x
Middlesex 3 1.71x
Monmouthshire 3 23.64x
Durham 1 1.91x
Yorkshire 1 0.57x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Llandaff in Glamorgan leads with 7 Cremins' recorded in 1881 and an index of 686.27x.

Place Total Index
Llandaff 7 686.27x
Merthyr Tydfil 3 102.04x
Upper Llanvrechva 3 1500.00x
St Giles In Fields London 2 232.56x
Bishop Auckland 1 142.86x
Kensington London 1 10.25x
Sheffield 1 18.05x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Elizabeth 1
Margaret 1
Margret 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Denis 3
John 3
Timothy 2
Daniel 1
Maurice 1
Michael 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Cremins households.

FAQ

Cremins surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cremins surname in 1881?

In 1881, 18 people were recorded with the Cremins surname. That placed it at #31,019 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cremins surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 103 in 2016. That gives Cremins a modern rank of #30,515.

What does the Cremins surname mean?

An Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Crimín or Ó Crimín, derived from a diminutive of the word "crom" meaning crooked or bent.

What does the Cremins map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Cremins 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.