2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Crammond
A surname derived from a Scottish village name meaning "crooked hill" or "curved ridge".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Crammond. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crammond surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Crammond with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Crammond in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crammond, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Crammond
The surname Crammond originates from Scotland, with records of the name dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the lands of Crammond, located near Edinburgh. The lands were initially known as Craumond, which likely comes from the Gaelic words "crom" meaning "crooked" or "bent" and "mund" meaning "hill" or "protection."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Crammond name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented individuals who pledged allegiance to King Edward I of England. The entry "Henry de Craumond" appears in these rolls, suggesting the name's presence in Scotland during this time period.
In the 16th century, records show a John Crammond who served as a chaplain to King James V of Scotland, further solidifying the name's Scottish roots. Another notable figure was Sir John Crammond, who lived in the 17th century and was recognized for his service as a judge and advocate in Scotland.
The Crammond name has also been associated with various place names throughout Scotland, such as Crammond Village in Edinburgh and Crammond Island in the Firth of Forth. The spelling variations of "Craumond" and "Craumunde" were commonly used in earlier centuries.
Some notable individuals with the Crammond surname include:
1. Robert Crammond (1858-1935), a Scottish architect who designed several prominent buildings in Edinburgh.
2. James Crammond (1840-1927), a Scottish theologian and writer who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
3. William Crammond (1770-1838), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Dundee.
4. David Crammond (1924-2011), a Scottish actor and theatre director known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.
5. Alexander Crammond (1861-1945), a Scottish-born politician who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons.
The surname Crammond has a rich history rooted in Scotland, with connections to both noble and literary figures throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the lands of Crammond, and the name has evolved through various spellings while maintaining its Scottish heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crammond
Among Census respondents with the surname Crammond, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Crammond bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Crammond surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 109
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Crammond
Crammond appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,097 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-9 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,582 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 8,097 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 10,582 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Crammond surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,206 | #142,788 | -8.0% |
| Count | 128 | 119 | -7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Crammond bearers went from 128 to 119 (-7.0% change). The surname moved down 10,582 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #142,788.
FAQ
Crammond surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Crammond?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Crammond. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Crammond?
Crammond ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Crammond. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Crammond.
Has Crammond become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Crammond went from 128 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Crammond?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crammond, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Crammond in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Crammond appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Two or More Races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Crammond (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Crammond mean?
A surname derived from a Scottish village name meaning "crooked hill" or "curved ridge". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Crammond (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Crammond?
Find out how many people have the last name Crammond on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.