Find out how popular the last name Crafter is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Crafter.

Crafter, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Crafter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crafter in America

Crafter is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crafter surname appeared 179 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Crafter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crafter to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Crafter

The surname Crafter is of English origin and is an occupational name derived from the Old English word "cræft," which means "craft" or "skill." This surname emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century, when surnames began to become hereditary.

The name Crafter likely referred to a skilled craftsman or artisan, such as a carpenter, blacksmith, or weaver. It may have been given as a descriptive name to someone who excelled in a particular craft or trade. Alternatively, it could have been adopted by someone who worked as a crafter or maker of certain goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crafter can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John le Crafter is mentioned. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the medieval period.

In the 15th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as Craftere and Craftyr, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common at the time. For example, the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire from 1486 mentions a William Craftyr.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Crafter, we can mention John Crafter (c. 1545-1627), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, from 1613 until his death.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Crafter (1635-1705), a British naval officer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Portsmouth from 1701 to 1705.

In the 18th century, William Crafter (1724-1792) was an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the former Middlesex Sessions House.

Moving to the 19th century, we find John Crafter (1789-1864), a British civil engineer and surveyor who worked on various projects, including the construction of the Grand Union Canal.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contribution of Samuel Crafter (1865-1938), a British painter and illustrator known for his works depicting rural life and landscapes.

While the surname Crafter is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames, reflecting the country's long history of skilled craftsmanship and artisanal traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crafter

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Crafter.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Crafter was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Crafter has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Crafter was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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