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

Critchlow, 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 Critchlow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Critchlow in America

Critchlow is the 20434th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Critchlow surname appeared 1,300 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 Critchlow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Critchlow 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 Critchlow

The surname Critchlow is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the county of Derbyshire during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "cryce," meaning "crag" or "hill," and "hlaw," meaning "hill" or "mound," indicating that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a rocky hill or craggy terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Derbyshire Parish Records from the 16th century, where it appears as "Critchelow." This early spelling variation suggests that the name may have originated from a place name, possibly a hamlet or village in the area.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the Hearth Tax Records of 1662 for Derbyshire, which lists several households with the surname Critchlow, indicating that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

A notable mention of the name can be found in the diary of Samuel Pepys, the famous 17th-century naval administrator and member of Parliament. In his entry dated August 17, 1667, Pepys refers to a "Mr. Critchlow," suggesting that the name was present among the gentry class during that period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Critchlow was John Critchlow, born in Derbyshire in the late 16th century. Another prominent figure was William Critchlow (1789-1857), an English Methodist minister and author who wrote several religious works.

In the 19th century, the name appeared in various parts of England, with notable individuals including Joseph Critchlow (1819-1891), a prominent figure in the trade union movement in Manchester, and Thomas Critchlow (1827-1905), a civil engineer who worked on several railway projects.

Other individuals of note include Arthur Critchlow (1874-1942), an English cricketer who played for Derbyshire County Cricket Club, and Frederick Critchlow (1889-1967), a British Army officer who served in World War I and later became a Member of Parliament.

While the surname Critchlow is not among the most common English surnames, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its origins in the county of Derbyshire, where the name likely derived from a geographical feature or place name associated with rocky hills or crags.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Critchlow

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

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

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