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

Crannell, 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 Crannell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crannell in America

Crannell is the 46404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crannell surname appeared 459 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 Crannell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crannell 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 Crannell

The surname Crannell originated in England and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "cranen," meaning "crane," which suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a place where cranes were found, or perhaps someone who had a similar physical characteristic to a crane.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crannell can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1198, where a person named Richard Cranehulle is mentioned. This spelling variation, Cranehulle, is likely a reference to a place name that eventually evolved into the modern surname Crannell.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Cranehull and Cranehille, in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire and the Feet of Fines for Suffolk. These records indicate the widespread use of the name across different regions of England during this period.

The Crannell surname can also be found in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landholdings ordered by William the Conqueror. While the exact spelling may vary, references to similar names like Cranehull or Cranehulle can be found in this historical document.

One notable individual with the surname Crannell was Sir John Crannell, who lived in the 15th century and served as a member of parliament for the county of Somerset in 1429. Another prominent figure was Thomas Crannell, born in 1612, who was a renowned scholar and author of several works on theology and philosophy.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Crannell family had strong ties to the county of Dorset, where they held lands and properties. John Crannell, born in 1589, was a respected landowner and farmer in the village of Cerne Abbas, while his son, William Crannell (1622-1698), served as the local magistrate and played a significant role in the community.

In the 18th century, the Crannell name gained recognition in the field of literature with the author and poet, Elizabeth Crannell (1738-1812). Her collection of poems, entitled "Reflections on Nature," was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

Another notable figure was Captain James Crannell (1776-1848), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars. He played a crucial role in several battles and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crannell

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

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

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