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

Crittle, 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 Crittle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crittle in America

Crittle is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crittle surname appeared 282 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 Crittle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crittle 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 Crittle

The surname Crittle has its origins in England, specifically in the counties of Devon and Somerset, where it first emerged in the late 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "cridel," which means a small woven basket or crib, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been basket makers or craftsmen involved in similar trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Crittle surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landowners and their holdings, where a certain Robert Crydel is mentioned in the county of Somerset. This spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the Crittle surname appears in various records, including the Feet of Fines for Somerset from 1344, which mentions a John Crudel. This document was a record of land transactions and provides insight into the geographical distribution of the name during that period.

The Crittle surname also appears in the Subsidy Rolls for Somerset in 1327, which were tax records that documented the names of individuals who paid taxes. One such individual was Richard Crydel, further solidifying the presence of the name in the region during the 14th century.

Notable individuals bearing the Crittle surname throughout history include:

1. William Crittle (c. 1550-1620), an English merchant and alderman who served as the Sheriff of London in 1604.
2. John Crittle (1677-1753), a prominent English clockmaker from Somerset, known for his intricate and highly sought-after timepieces.
3. Elizabeth Crittle (1792-1867), a British author and poet from Devon, who published several works in the early 19th century.
4. Sir Henry Crittle (1825-1899), a British military officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the British armed forces, for his actions during the Crimean War.
5. George Crittle (1868-1947), a British politician and member of Parliament for the Torquay constituency from 1918 to 1922.

It is worth noting that variations of the Crittle surname, such as Crydel, Crudel, and Criddel, were more common in earlier centuries, reflecting the fluidity of spellings in those times. Additionally, some place names like Crittle Creek in Somerset may have derived their names from individuals bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crittle

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

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

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