CREASER
Creaser
Creaser is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English word "cras", meaning "pot". The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold pottery vessels.
Origins and Distribution
The surname Creaser is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Hampshire, Surrey, and Sussex. Variants of the name include Creasser, Creaser, and Creasor.
Notable Individuals
- John Creaser (1790-1856): A British painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
- Jessica Creaser (b. 1985): A British entrepreneur and founder of a successful online stationery brand.
Pop Culture References
The surname Creaser has been used in various works of fiction and media as a character name, reflecting its English origins and historical significance in the pottery trade.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
Overall, the surname Creaser has a rich history and continues to be borne by individuals across England and beyond.
There are approximately 553 people named Creaser in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Creaser.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stanley
- Wayne
Female
- Cheryl
- Christine
- Claire
- Karen
- Kathryn
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Crase
- Corser
- Craizer
- Crease
- Carciero
- Carser
- Caurser
- Corsair
- Corsar
- Corsaro
- Corsor
- Corssar
- Corzier
- Courcier
- Courser
- Crasher
- Craske
- Crasler
- Craster
- Crazer
- Crazier
- Creager
- Creaker
- Creasor
- Creasser
- Creeser
- Creischer
- Cresar
- Crese
- Creser
- Cresner
- Cressee
- Cresser
- Cressor
- Cresur
- Crisera
- Crissor
- Crocer
- Croiser
- Croisier
- Croizer
- Crosara
- Croser
- Crosier
- Crosoer
- Crossar
- Crosser
- Crossier
- Crouser
- Crouzier
- Crozer
- Crozier
- Cruceru
- Curser
- Graeser
- Graesser
- Graizer
- Grasar
- Graser
- Grasier
- Grasser
- Grazer
- Grazier
- Grazzer
- Greaser
- Greazer
- Gresser
- Gressier
- Gricer
- Griesser
- Grocer
- Groser
- Grosier
- Grosser
- Groszer
- Grozier
- Korsar
- Krasser
- Krauser
- Kreezer
- Kreiser
- Kreuser
- Kreuzer
- Kryzer
- Kurcer
- Kursar
- Kurzer
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.