CREES
Crees
Crees is a British surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Crist" which means "Christian". The surname Crees is classified as a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally derived from the given name of an ancestor. The name "Crees" can be traced back to medieval England, and variations in spelling have occurred over the centuries.
Individuals bearing the surname Crees can be found throughout the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in regions such as Cornwall, Devon, and Yorkshire. The name has likely spread to other English-speaking countries through emigration and migration.
Like many surnames, the name Crees may have evolved phonetically or been influenced by regional accents and dialects, leading to variations in spelling. It is common for surnames to change in form over time due to factors such as literacy levels, regional speech patterns, and clerical errors in record-keeping.
Researching the history of the Crees surname may involve studying historical records such as parish registers, census data, wills, and local archives. Tracing one's genealogy and understanding the roots of the Crees surname can provide valuable insights into family history and heritage.
There are approximately 705 people named Crees in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,655th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Crees.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Aj
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Terry
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sophie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.