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

Crankfield, 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 Crankfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crankfield in America

Crankfield is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crankfield surname appeared 188 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 Crankfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crankfield 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 Crankfield

The surname Crankfield is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from a combination of two Old English words: "cranc," meaning "bend" or "winding," and "feld," meaning "field." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived near a winding or crooked field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crankfield can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1309, where a William Crankfeld is mentioned. The variant spelling "Crankfeld" was common in medieval records, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.

In the 15th century, the Crankfield name appears in the Court Rolls of Manors in Lincolnshire, indicating the presence of the family in that region. These rolls often documented legal proceedings and property transactions, providing valuable insights into the lives of individuals bearing the surname.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Sir Thomas Crankfield (1518-1583), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry from Cheshire. He served as High Sheriff of Cheshire and is known for his involvement in local affairs.

Another notable figure was Sir William Crankfield (1623-1697), a successful merchant and philanthropist from London. He made significant contributions to the city, including funding the construction of several public buildings and supporting charitable causes.

In the 18th century, the Crankfield name appeared in the parish records of Oxfordshire, where a John Crankfield (1734-1805) was a respected farmer and landowner. His descendants continued to live in the area for several generations.

The 19th century saw the birth of several prominent individuals with the Crankfield surname, including Sir Robert Crankfield (1837-1912), a renowned architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in London, and Mary Crankfield (1856-1938), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Lancashire.

Throughout history, variations in the spelling of the name have been observed, such as Crankfeild, Crankefeld, and Crankefield, reflecting regional dialects and scribal practices of the time. However, the core elements of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its origins and connection to the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crankfield

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

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

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