CREASE
Crease
The surname Crease is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "crease," meaning a fold or wrinkle. The name is thought to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked with fabric, specifically by ironing or pressing clothes to create creases or folds. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a wrinkled or creased appearance.
The Crease family name is found across various regions of England, with notable concentrations in the counties of Sussex and Surrey. Over time, the name may have evolved through different spellings, such as Creasy or Crees, depending on local dialects and pronunciations.
Individuals bearing the surname Crease have made contributions to various fields and professions, including but not limited to academia, business, and the arts. Notable bearers of the name may include scholars, entrepreneurs, and artists, each contributing to the rich tapestry of British history and culture.
Today, the surname Crease continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its legacy and connection to British heritage. Members of the Crease family can be found both in the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled, carrying on the name's historical significance and tradition.
Typical given names associated with the Crease surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Malcolm
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Carol
- Dawn
- Diane
- Gail
- Hannah
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Carse
- Cerase
- Crace
- Craescu
- Craise
- Craize
- Cras
- Crase
- Crasey
- Crash
- Crashe
- Crask
- Craske
- Crass
- Crassa
- Crasse
- Crassey
- Craste
- Crause
- Crays
- Craze
- Crea
- Creace
- Creaghe
- Creais
- Creake
- Creas
- Creaser
- Creasey
- Creask
- Creassey
- Creassy
- Creasy
- Creazzo
- Creece
- Crees
- Creese
- Creesey
- Creesk
- Crescey
- Cresci
- Crese
- Cresen
- Creser
- Cresey
- Creske
- Cress
- Cresse
- Cressee
- Cressey
- Cressie
- Cressy
- Cresy
- Crosse
- Cruise
- Cruz
- Gorse
- Grass
- Keers
- Krase
- Krass
- Kraus
- Kreiss
- Kreisz
- Kress
- Kresse
- Kriese
- Kruse
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 550 people named Crease in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Crease.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Crease
- Henry Pering Pellew Crease - Colonial BC Supreme Court Judge; British Columbia Attorney General (1823 to 1905)
- Susan Reynolds Crease - -born Canadian artist and activist for women's rights (1855 to 1947)
- Sarah Lindley Crease - -Canadian artist, socialite, and diarist (1826 to 1922)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.