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

Cribb, 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 Cribb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cribb in America

Cribb is the 9125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cribb surname appeared 3,578 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cribb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cribb 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 Cribb

The surname Cribb is of English origin and is believed to have originated from the Old English word "crybbe," meaning a crib or a manger. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as an occupational surname for someone who worked with cribs or made them.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of England, particularly in counties such as Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a Richard Crybbe from Oxfordshire.

During the medieval period, the surname Cribb appeared in various spellings, including Crybbe, Cribbe, and Crybbe, reflecting the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time. It is worth noting that the name shares similarities with the place name Cribbs Causeway, a suburb of Bristol, which may indicate a connection between the surname and a specific location.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Cribb. One such person was Thomas Cribb (1781-1848), an English bare-knuckle boxer who held the heavyweight championship of England from 1810 to 1811 and was known for his victories over prominent fighters of his era.

Another notable figure was Sir Harry Cribb (1851-1936), a British industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the steel industry in South Wales. He was knighted in 1920 for his services to industry and his charitable work.

In the literary world, Marjorie Cribb (1906-1996) was a Canadian author and illustrator of children's books, known for her contributions to Canadian literature and her vivid depictions of rural life in Ontario.

Robert Cribb (1869-1952) was an English-born Australian cricketer who played domestic cricket for New South Wales and was part of the Australian national team that toured England in 1896.

The surname Cribb has also been associated with various places and locations over time. For example, Cribbs Meadow in Gloucestershire, England, is believed to have derived its name from the surname, indicating a connection between the name and a specific geographic area.

While the surname Cribb may not be as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history that spans centuries and can be traced back to the medieval period in England. Its origins and various spellings reflect the evolution of language and naming conventions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cribb

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

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

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