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

Cripe, 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 Cripe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cripe in America

Cripe is the 9506th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cripe surname appeared 3,419 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 Cripe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cripe 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 Cripe

The surname "CRIPE" has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Old English word "cribb," which referred to a manger or a small habitation. The name likely evolved as a descriptive term for someone who lived near or worked with a manger or a small dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from the late 12th century, where a person named Willelmus Cribe is mentioned. This early spelling variation suggests that the name may have originated in the county of Oxfordshire.

Throughout the centuries, the name has been recorded with various spellings, such as Cribe, Crybbe, and Cribbe, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time. Some historical records also suggest that the name may have been associated with certain place names, such as Cribbeshouse or Cribbes, although the exact connections are not entirely clear.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Cripe was Thomas Cripe (c. 1520 - 1590), a merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire. He is recorded as having acquired substantial property holdings in the area during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was John Cripe (1635 - 1712), a prominent Quaker minister and author from Northamptonshire. His published works include "A Treatise on the Light Within" and "A Discourse on the Inward Light," which expounded upon Quaker beliefs and teachings.

In the 18th century, a family of Cripes settled in the American colonies, with William Cripe (1725 - 1802) being one of the earliest recorded members. He was a farmer who established a homestead in Pennsylvania, and his descendants went on to spread across various states in the following decades.

The surname Cripe was also associated with a notable military figure, Major General John Cripe (1794 - 1872), who served in the United States Army during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout its history, the surname Cripe has maintained a relatively modest presence, yet it has been carried by individuals who have contributed to various fields, including commerce, religion, agriculture, and military service. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval England, its legacy has been woven into the fabric of both British and American history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cripe

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

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

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