2000
#12,487
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,279
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.84
Rare Last name
Crownover
A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning "crow on the bank."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,558 Americans carry the last name Crownover. That puts it at #13,139 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 133,993 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crownover surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 133,993
Census rank
#13,139
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,231 bearers of the surname Crownover in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13139th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crownover, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Black (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Crownover
The surname Crownover has its origins in England, emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place name, possibly a combination of the Old English words "cron," meaning "crown," and "ofer," meaning "ridge" or "bank." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location characterized by a ridgeline or elevated terrain resembling a crown.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 14th century, where it appeared as "Crounover" in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327. This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and its variations in spelling during that era.
The Crownover surname has been associated with various notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Thomas Crownover (1519-1592), a prominent landowner and merchant from Gloucestershire. His extensive landholdings and business ventures contributed to the family's prominence in the region.
Another individual of note was Elizabeth Crownover (1645-1711), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Oxfordshire. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and expertise in childbirth made her a respected figure in her community.
In the 18th century, John Crownover (1720-1789) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in London. His intricate timepieces were renowned for their craftsmanship and accuracy, earning him a reputation among the city's elite.
The Crownover name also found its way into the literary realm with the poet and playwright, William Crownover (1792-1868). His works, which explored themes of nature and the human condition, garnered critical acclaim during the Romantic era.
Additionally, the surname Crownover has been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Crownover Hill in Gloucestershire and Crownover Manor in Oxfordshire. These locations may have connections to the family's origins or historical landholdings.
While the Crownover surname may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its rich history and connections to various aspects of English society, from land ownership and trade to literature and craftsmanship, make it a name with a fascinating and multifaceted past.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crownover
Among Census respondents with the surname Crownover, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Black (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Crownover bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Crownover surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.6% · 1,954
- Two or more races4.4% · 98
- Black or African American3.4% · 76
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 74
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Crownover
Crownover appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,065
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,350
+71 bearers (+3.1%)
Per 100,000 0.80
Rank movement Down 578 places
2020
#13,139
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,231
-119 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Down 74 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,487 | 2,279 | 0.84 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,065 | 2,350 | 0.80 | +71 bearers (+3.1%) | Down 578 places |
| 2020 | #13,139 | 2,231 | 0.75 | -119 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 74 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Crownover surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,065 | #13,139 | -0.6% |
| Count | 2,350 | 2,231 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.80 | 0.75 | -6.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Crownover bearers went from 2,350 to 2,231 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 74 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,065 to #13,139.
FAQ
Crownover surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Crownover?
Name Census estimates that about 2,558 living Americans carry the surname Crownover. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 133,993 residents.
How common is Crownover?
Crownover ranks #13,139 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,231 people with the surname Crownover. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,558), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.75 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.75 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Crownover.
Has Crownover become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Crownover went from 2,350 recorded bearers to 2,231. That is a decrease of 119 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,065 to #13,139.
What does the Census say about the background of Crownover?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crownover, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Black (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Crownover in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.6% (1,954 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Crownover appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.6%), Two or More Races (4.4%), Black (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Crownover (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Crownover mean?
A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning "crow on the bank." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Crownover (0.75 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Crownover?
Find out how many people have the surname Crownover on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.