CREASY
Creasy
Creasy is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational. It's derived from the Old English word "cresse," meaning watercress. The name has links to various spellings including Cressy, Creasey, and Crees, amongst others.
The first recorded instance of the surname Creasy dates back to the 16th century in the county of Suffolk, England. The name has since spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, often through migration and emigration.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Creasy include Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy, a renowned British historian and jurist, best known for his enduring work "The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World." The name Creasy has also been attached to figures in the fields of literature, arts, and science.
The Creasy family name has undergone various phonetic changes over the centuries, influenced by regional accents and dialects. Today, individuals bearing the surname Creasy can be found across the globe, although it remains most prevalent in the United Kingdom.
In modern times, the name Creasy continues to be passed down from generation to generation, carrying with it a rich history and heritage rooted in the British Isles.
There are approximately 660 people named Creasy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Creasy.
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
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Edward
- Ian
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Terry
Female
- Adela
- Alison
- Carol
- Christine
- Deborah
- Emma
- Hannah
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Laura
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Shirley
Similar and related surnames
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