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

Croall, 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 Croall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Croall in America

Croall is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Croall surname appeared 145 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 Croall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Croall 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 Croall

The surname Croall has its roots in Scotland, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic word "croil," meaning "crook" or "bend," possibly referring to a person who lived near a winding river or crooked path.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Croall can be found in the Scottish Parish Records of Perth and Kinross, where a John Croall was mentioned in 1592. In the same region, there are records of a David Croall in the late 16th century, indicating the family's presence in central Scotland during that time.

The name Croall appears to have strong ties to the county of Perthshire, particularly in the areas around the town of Crieff. Several historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries mention Croalls residing in this region, suggesting it may have been a place of origin or early settlement for the family.

In the 19th century, the name gained more prominence with the birth of William Croall (1814-1899), a Scottish publisher and bookseller based in Edinburgh. His publishing house, W. Croall & Son, was responsible for printing several notable works, including Sir Walter Scott's novels and poetry.

Another significant figure bearing the Croall surname was John Croall (1850-1925), a Scottish artist and illustrator known for his etchings and paintings of rural Scottish landscapes. His works were exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy and other prestigious venues during his lifetime.

In the field of science, Robert Croall (1874-1948), a Scottish biologist and lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, made notable contributions to the study of plant physiology and the structure of plant cells.

Moving to the 20th century, James Croall (1911-1998) was a British politician who served as a Labour Member of Parliament for the Renfrewshire West constituency from 1950 to 1970.

While the surname Croall has Scottish origins, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its earliest documented roots and historical references remain firmly rooted in the Scottish highlands and lowlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Croall

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

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

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