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

Critch, 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 Critch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Critch in America

Critch is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Critch surname appeared 128 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 Critch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Critch 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 Critch

The surname Critch is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "cric," meaning a creek or small stream, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or by a small watercourse.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Critch name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it appears as "Crich." This document was a survey of landowners and their estates, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region during that time.

The Critch name has also been associated with several place names throughout England, such as Critchfield in Gloucestershire and Critch Hill in Oxfordshire. These place names likely originated from the same Old English root, further solidifying the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Interestingly, the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the Critch surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the development of the surname, such as Crichel in Dorset and Crich in Derbyshire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Critch surname was John Critch, who was born in Gloucestershire around 1510. Another notable figure was Thomas Critch, a merchant and landowner from Oxfordshire, who lived during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure was William Critch, a wealthy landowner and businessman from Somerset, who was born in 1625 and died in 1698. His son, also named William Critch, was a notable scholar and theologian who attended Oxford University in the late 1600s.

Moving into the 18th century, a notable bearer of the Critch name was Robert Critch, a prominent lawyer and judge in London, who lived from 1720 to 1798. He was known for his involvement in several high-profile legal cases during his career.

As the centuries progressed, the Critch surname continued to be represented by individuals across various professions and walks of life, further establishing its presence throughout England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Critch

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

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

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