Cree

Cree Meaning & Origin

About Cree
The surname Cree is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Kriki," meaning "a choice." It is believed to have been introduced to Scotland by Viking settlers during the medieval period. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Cree, Crees, and Crie. Today, individuals with the surname Cree can be found primarily in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cree is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cree: 1,670
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17014
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cree based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cree is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KR
🗽 NYSIIS
C
🔊 Soundex
C600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IY1
🌐 IPA
/kri/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cree in Braille

Here's how to represent Cree in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cree in braille

How to sign the name Cree using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cree using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cree in sign language

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