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

Crop, 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 Crop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crop in America

Crop is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crop surname appeared 111 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 Crop.

The history of the last name Crop

The surname "Crop" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English word "cropp," which means "the top or highest part of something," referring to a person who lived on or near a hilltop or ridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Crop" dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as a surname in various counties across England. The Domesday Book was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation conducted by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

In the 13th century, the name was found in various forms, such as "Atte Croppe," "de la Croppe," and "del Crop," suggesting that it was associated with specific locations or properties. The prefix "atte" or "de la" indicated that the person lived near or was associated with a place called "Crop."

One notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Crop, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 14th century. He was a landowner and served as a knight of the shire for Gloucestershire in the Parliament of 1386.

During the 16th century, the surname "Crop" was found in various parts of England, including Buckinghamshire, Dorset, and Gloucestershire. One prominent figure from this period was Richard Crop (c. 1510-1580), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.

In the 17th century, the name "Crop" was associated with the town of Cropredy in Oxfordshire, which was derived from the Old English words "cropp" and "rydding," meaning "a cleared place on a hill." The Battle of Cropredy Bridge, a significant engagement during the English Civil War, took place in this area in 1644.

Another notable bearer of the name was Samuel Crop (1637-1701), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Stoke Newington in London. He published several religious works, including "The Divine Dramatist" and "The Visible Church."

In the 18th century, the surname "Crop" was found in various parts of England, including London, Essex, and Somerset. One prominent individual was John Crop (1720-1788), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Essex.

While the surname "Crop" is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of English heritage and can be traced back to its origins in the Middle Ages, reflecting the geographic and historical significance of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crop

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

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 Crop 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.

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

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