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

Crotts, 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 Crotts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crotts in America

Crotts is the 12554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crotts surname appeared 2,467 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 Crotts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crotts 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 Crotts

The surname Crotts is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "croft," which referred to a small enclosed field or meadow. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or worked on a croft.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crotts can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire from 1273, where it appears as "de Croftes." This indicates that the name was originally a locative surname, used to identify someone from a specific place.

In the 14th century, the name was also recorded in various spellings, such as "Croft," "Crofte," and "Croftes," reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling during that time period. The Crotts family was likely based in the counties of Huntingdonshire, Northamptonshire, and Leicestershire, where the name was most prevalent.

One notable individual bearing the name Crotts was John Crotts, who was born in Northamptonshire in the late 15th century. He was a prosperous landowner and served as a local magistrate during the reign of Henry VIII.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Crotts, born in 1612 in Leicestershire. She was a prominent Puritan and played an active role in the English Civil War, supporting the Parliamentary cause.

In the 17th century, the name Crotts also appeared in various official records, such as parish registers and court documents. One example is the marriage of William Crotts and Anne Browne, recorded in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Northamptonshire in 1683.

During the 18th century, the Crotts family continued to flourish, with members settling in various parts of England. One notable individual was Robert Crotts, born in 1726 in Huntingdonshire, who became a successful merchant and was involved in the East India trade.

Another significant figure was Thomas Crotts, born in 1788 in Leicestershire. He was a prominent industrialist and played a crucial role in the development of the textile industry in the Midlands region of England.

While the Crotts surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, it has retained its connection to its Old English roots, reflecting the historical significance of the name and its association with the lands and communities of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crotts

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

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

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