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

Crofford, 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 Crofford surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crofford in America

Crofford is the 27481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crofford surname appeared 877 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 Crofford.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crofford 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 Crofford

The surname Crofford is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that referred to a croft or small farm. The old English word "croft" meant a small enclosed field or pasture near a house or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Crofford surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where a William de Crofford was listed as residing in Oxfordshire. This suggests the name may have originated in or near this region. Over time, variations in spelling emerged, such as Crofford, Croford, and Crowford.

In the 14th century, the Crofford name appeared in various records and manuscripts. For instance, a John Crofford was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1315. Additionally, a Richard Crofford was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327.

During the 15th century, the Crofford surname continued to be documented in various parts of England. In 1459, a Thomas Crofford was listed in the Register of the Gild of the Holy Cross in Stratford-upon-Avon. This suggests the name may have had a presence in the Warwickshire area.

One notable individual with the Crofford surname was Sir John Crofford, who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He served as a Member of Parliament for Herefordshire in 1491 and 1495. Additionally, he held the position of High Sheriff of Herefordshire in 1500.

Another individual of note was Thomas Crofford, born in 1589 in Northamptonshire. He was a renowned scholar and writer, known for his works on theology and philosophy. His most notable publication was "A Treatise on the Divine Essence" in 1621.

In the 17th century, the Crofford surname continued to be documented across various regions of England. For example, a William Crofford was recorded in the Parish Registers of Cheshire in 1632, while a Mary Crofford was listed in the Hearth Tax Returns of Surrey in 1664.

One notable figure from this period was Robert Crofford, born in 1617 in Yorkshire. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, known for his involvement in the wool trade. His estate and business dealings were well-documented in the archives of the time.

As the Crofford surname spread throughout England over the centuries, it also found its way to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to various corners of the world through migration and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crofford

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

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

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