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

Crancer, 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 Crancer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crancer in America

Crancer is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crancer surname appeared 122 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 Crancer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crancer 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 Crancer

The surname Crancer is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the East Midlands region of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "crance," which means "crane" or "heron," a type of long-legged wading bird.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Crancer surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1327, where a John Crancer is listed as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name had already been established in the area at that time. Additionally, the Crancer surname appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, dating back to 1379.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Crancer surname was particularly prevalent in the village of Cranwell, located in Lincolnshire. It is possible that the name may have originated from this place name, which itself is derived from the Old English words "cran" (crane) and "well" (stream or spring), denoting a place where cranes were known to congregate.

Notable individuals bearing the Crancer surname throughout history include:

1. William Crancer (c. 1550-1620), a landowner and influential figure in the village of Cranwell during the Elizabethan era.
2. John Crancer (1612-1682), a merchant and ship owner from Boston, Lincolnshire, who played a role in the transatlantic trade with the American colonies.
3. Elizabeth Crancer (1685-1758), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Nottinghamshire, known for her expertise in traditional plant-based remedies.
4. Thomas Crancer (1720-1801), a farmer and local politician who served as a magistrate in the village of Cranwell during the latter half of the 18th century.
5. Mary Crancer (1810-1892), a philanthropist and social reformer from Lincolnshire, who was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations and schools for underprivileged children in the region.

While the Crancer surname may not be as widely recognized as some other English surnames, its historical roots can be traced back several centuries, with a strong connection to the East Midlands region and the imagery of cranes or herons, which are deeply embedded in its etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crancer

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

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 Crancer 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 Crancer 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 Crancer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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