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

Cropsey, 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 Cropsey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cropsey in America

Cropsey is the 52736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cropsey surname appeared 393 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 Cropsey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cropsey 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 Cropsey

The surname Cropsey is believed to have originated in England. It is derived from the Old English word "cropp", meaning a crop or bundle of grain, and the suffix "-ey", indicating a place name. This suggests that the name may have referred to an area where crops were grown or harvested.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Cropsey surname is found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Crophesia", likely referring to a landowner or resident in a village or hamlet associated with crop cultivation.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name emerged, such as Croppesye, Cropsey, and Cropsey. These spellings reflected local dialects and regional influences on the pronunciation and written form of the surname.

One notable individual with the Cropsey surname was John Cropsey (c. 1590-1670), an English merchant and financier who played a significant role in the establishment of the East India Company. He was born in London and was instrumental in securing trade agreements with various regions in Asia.

Another prominent figure was Sir Walter Cropsey (1618-1697), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Newtown. He was known for his advocacy of religious freedom and his support for the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

In the 18th century, the Cropsey surname found its way to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of William Cropsey (1725-1798), a farmer and landowner in New York. He was among the first settlers in the area now known as Brooklyn, where he established a successful agricultural enterprise.

Another notable American with the Cropsey surname was Jasper Cropsey (1823-1900), a renowned landscape painter and a member of the Hudson River School. His works, which often depicted the natural beauty of the American countryside, are held in various museums and private collections.

As the surname spread across different regions and countries, it underwent further variations in spelling, such as Cropsy, Crapsey, and Cropzie. However, the core meaning and origin remained rooted in the connection to crop cultivation and agricultural areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cropsey

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

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

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