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

Crothers, 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 Crothers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crothers in America

Crothers is the 11585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crothers surname appeared 2,713 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Crothers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crothers 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 Crothers

The surname Crothers has its origins in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "croft," which referred to a small farm or land holding. The name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived on or worked a croft.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, with variations in spelling such as Crofter, Croftare, and Croftyr appearing in medieval records and charters. These early spellings reflect the evolution of the name from its Old English roots.

In the 14th century, the name Crothers can be found in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of instruments recording the submission of Scottish noblemen and landowners to Edward I of England in 1296. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the Scottish Borders region by this time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Crothers surname was John Crothers, a Scottish clergyman and theologian who lived in the late 16th century. He served as the minister of the parish of Kilrenny in Fife and was known for his writings on religious matters.

Another prominent individual with this surname was William Crothers (1650-1720), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the early settlement of Ulster, Ireland. He acquired substantial land holdings in County Antrim and was instrumental in the development of the town of Ballymoney.

In the 18th century, Samuel Crothers (1776-1854) was a Scottish-born farmer and soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He later settled in Pennsylvania and became a prominent figure in the local community.

Moving into the 19th century, Rachel Crothers (1878-1958) was an American playwright and theatre director. She wrote several successful plays, including "A Little Journey" and "He and She," and was known for her exploration of gender roles and social issues.

Another notable figure from this period was Robert Crothers (1836-1912), a Canadian politician and businessman. He served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons and was involved in various business ventures, including mining and railway construction.

Throughout its history, the Crothers surname has been associated with various place names and localities in Scotland and Ireland, reflecting the migration patterns of those bearing the name. These include Crothersfield, Crothersholm, and Crothershill, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crothers

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

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

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