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

Crider, 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 Crider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crider in America

Crider is the 3362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crider surname appeared 10,621 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Crider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crider 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 Crider

The surname Crider is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "crīde," meaning "crier" or "announcer," referring to a town crier or messenger. This occupational surname was likely given to individuals whose profession involved making public announcements or proclaiming important news.

In medieval times, town criers played a crucial role in disseminating information to the general public, as literacy rates were low. They would walk through the streets, ringing a bell and loudly declaring news, proclamations, and announcements from the local authorities or nobility. This occupation was highly respected, and those who held it often took on the surname Crider or similar variations, such as Cryer or Crier.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Crider can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like survey conducted in England in the late 13th century. The entry mentions a "John le Crider" from the village of Swaffham Prior. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during this period.

Over the centuries, the surname Crider has appeared in various historical records and documents, including parish registers, tax rolls, and court records. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Thomas Crider (c. 1580 - 1649), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.
2. John Crider (c. 1620 - 1682), a prominent merchant and landowner in Virginia, USA, who was one of the first settlers in the colony.
3. Mary Crider (c. 1705 - 1775), a Quaker minister and abolitionist from Pennsylvania, known for her advocacy against slavery.
4. William Crider (1817 - 1890), an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.
5. James Crider (1927 - 2018), an American author and educator, best known for his mystery novels and short stories.

The surname Crider has also been associated with various place names, particularly in England, where it originated. For example, there is a village called Crider's Green in Suffolk, which likely derived its name from an early inhabitant with the surname Crider.

While the spelling Crider is the most common variation, other spellings such as Cryder, Cryder, and Cryder have also been recorded throughout history, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings in earlier times. The name has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals who migrated from its place of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crider

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

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

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