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

Crowninshield, 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 Crowninshield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crowninshield in America

Crowninshield is the 70833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crowninshield surname appeared 276 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 Crowninshield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crowninshield 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 Crowninshield

The surname CROWNINGSHIELD is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from a location or place name, as many English surnames were initially based on the place where a person or family resided. The name likely combines the words "crown" and "shield," suggesting a possible connection to royalty or a coat of arms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CROWNINGSHIELD surname dates back to the 16th century. In the Parish Records of Warwickshire, England, a reference was made to a William Crowningshield in 1587. This indicates that the name was already in use during the late Elizabethan era.

The CROWNINGSHIELD surname has also been linked to various locations in England. For example, there is a village called Crowningshield in Staffordshire, which may have been the source of the name for some families. Additionally, variations of the name, such as Crowninshield and Crownshield, have been documented in historical records from different parts of the country.

Notable individuals with the CROWNINGSHIELD surname include Benjamin Williams Crowninshield (1772-1851), an American politician and Secretary of the Navy under Presidents James Madison and James Monroe. Another prominent figure was Jacob Crowninshield (1770-1808), a successful merchant and shipowner from Massachusetts.

In the literary world, Amedee William Crowningshield (1869-1938) was an American author and poet, known for his works on nature and the outdoors. A more recent figure is Leonard Crowningshield (1910-1981), an American artist and illustrator who gained recognition for his book covers and magazine illustrations.

It is worth noting that the CROWNINGSHIELD surname has also been associated with notable families in New England, particularly in Massachusetts. Some branches of the family can trace their ancestry back to the early colonial period in the 17th century.

While the exact origins of the CROWNINGSHIELD surname remain uncertain, its history and variations suggest a rich tapestry of connections to places, occupations, and potential links to nobility or heraldry. The name has left its mark across various fields, from politics and commerce to literature and art, spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crowninshield

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

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

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