CREEVY
Creevy
Creevy is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Riabhaigh", meaning "son of Riabhach". The name Riabhach itself is a common Irish surname referring to someone with tawny or brindled hair.
The Creevy surname has historical connections to County Donegal in Ireland, where the Creevy name is believed to have originated. Over time, descendants of the Creevy family migrated to other parts of Ireland and the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, and Wales.
Variations of the Creevy surname include Creavy, Crevey, and MacCreevy. The name has been recorded in various spellings throughout history due to changes in language and regional accents.
The Creevy surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing the name residing in the British Isles or having ancestral ties to Ireland. Family crests and coat of arms associated with the Creevy surname typically feature symbols linked to strength, loyalty, and heritage.
Today, individuals with the Creevy surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world due to migration and globalization. The name continues to be cherished by those who bear it as a reminder of their Irish heritage and ancestral roots.
There are approximately 526 people named Creevy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Creevy.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Patrick
- Peter
- Steven
- Thomas
Female
- Claire
- Dawn
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Kerry
- Louise
- Lynne
- Margaret
- Natalie
- Patricia