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

Crouell, 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 Crouell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crouell in America

Crouell is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crouell surname appeared 101 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 Crouell.

The history of the last name Crouell

The surname Crouell is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that has since been lost or altered over time. Some sources suggest that it may be a variant spelling of the surname Crowell, which is believed to be derived from the Old English words "cru" meaning "crooked" and "well" meaning "stream," indicating that the name may have originated from a location near a winding stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crouell can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John Crouell is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 14th century and may have been present in the region of Worcestershire or surrounding areas.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Parish Registers of Gloucestershire, where a William Crouell was recorded in 1548. During this period, the name may have been subject to variations in spelling, including Crowell, Crouall, and Croual.

Historically, the name Crouell has been associated with several notable individuals. One such person was John Crouell, a merchant and landowner who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries in Gloucestershire. His will, dated 1619, provides insight into his life and possessions.

Another individual of note was Thomas Crouell, a yeoman farmer who lived in the village of Birdlip, Gloucestershire, in the 17th century. Records from the Parish Registers of Birdlip mention him and his family members.

In the 18th century, a William Crouell was a prominent figure in the city of Bristol, where he served as a merchant and alderman. He was involved in various civic affairs and is mentioned in historical records related to the city's governance.

In the 19th century, a family by the name of Crouell resided in the village of Chedworth, Gloucestershire. Several members of this family, including Samuel Crouell (1810-1892) and his son James Crouell (1842-1918), were farmers and landowners in the area.

It is worth noting that while the surname Crouell may have originated in England, particularly in the regions of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, it is a relatively uncommon name, and records of its use throughout history are limited.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crouell

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

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

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