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

Cromeans, 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 Cromeans surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cromeans in America

Cromeans is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cromeans surname appeared 162 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 Cromeans.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cromeans 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 Cromeans

The surname Cromeans has its origins in Scotland and dates back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "cromaidh," meaning "crooked" or "bent." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive term for someone with a physical characteristic or perhaps someone who lived near a crooked or winding stream or path.

The earliest recorded instance of the name is found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, which date back to the late 14th century. In these records, the name appears spelled as "Crommyn" and "Crombyn." These variations in spelling were common during that time, as there was no standardized system for recording names.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Cromeans was John Crombyn, who was mentioned in the Accounts of the Lord High Treasurer of Scotland in 1476. Another notable bearer of the name was William Crommyn, who was a member of the Scottish Parliament in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Cromeans began to appear in various parish records and historical documents across Scotland. One such individual was Robert Cromeans, who was born in Ayrshire in 1621. Another was James Cromeans, a merchant from Aberdeen, who was recorded in the city's trade records in the late 1600s.

As the centuries passed, the name Cromeans spread to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to other parts of the world through emigration. One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Cromeans, an English naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the late 18th century and participated in several battles during the Napoleonic Wars.

Another individual of note was Henry Cromeans, a Scottish-born explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in South America in the early 19th century. He is credited with discovering several new species of plants and animals during his expeditions.

In the late 19th century, the name Cromeans was also found among the early settlers in Australia and New Zealand. One such individual was William Cromeans, who emigrated from Scotland to New Zealand in 1856 and became a prominent farmer in the Canterbury region.

Throughout its history, the surname Cromeans has been associated with various professions and occupations, including farmers, merchants, military personnel, and explorers. While the name may have originated as a descriptive term, it has become a proud part of the cultural heritage of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cromeans

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

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

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