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

Crone, 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 Crone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crone in America

Crone is the 6162nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crone surname appeared 5,555 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Crone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crone 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 Crone

The surname Crone is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "crāne" and "cran," meaning "crane" (the bird). It is believed to have emerged as an occupational name for those who worked with or lived near cranes, perhaps as a keeper of these birds or as someone residing in an area populated by cranes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Crone surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Crane." This historical record suggests that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Crone was often spelled in various ways, including Craan, Craane, and Crayn. These variations reflect the regional dialects and local pronunciations of the time.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named John Crone was mentioned in the records of the Exchequer Rolls of Yorkshire, England. This reference provides evidence of the surname's presence in the northern counties of England during that period.

The Crone family was well-established in the county of Suffolk, England, where they held lands and residences. One notable member was William Crone, born in 1542, who served as a member of Parliament for Aldeburgh, Suffolk, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In Scotland, the surname Crone can be traced back to the 16th century, with records showing a John Crone who lived in Ayrshire in the year 1563. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of the British Isles by that time.

Another notable individual was Sir Michael Crone, born in 1625 in London, England. He was a successful merchant and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1685, during the reign of King James II.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several Crone families settled in the American colonies, contributing to the spread of the surname across the Atlantic. One such individual was Samuel Crone, born in 1702 in Virginia, who became a prominent landowner and plantation owner in the colony.

As the centuries passed, the Crone surname continued to be associated with various professions and occupations, including clergy, military personnel, and businesspeople. Some notable figures include William Crone (1693-1772), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 18th century, and Robert Crone (1861-1945), an Australian politician and member of the Parliament of Western Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crone

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

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

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