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

Crowser, 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 Crowser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crowser in America

Crowser is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crowser surname appeared 103 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 Crowser.

The history of the last name Crowser

The surname Crowser is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Yorkshire, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "crūs," which means "cross" or "crucifix," suggesting a possible connection to religious or ecclesiastical origins.

One of the earliest known references to the name Crowser can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land holdings and ownership compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Croucer, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the surname.

In the 13th century, records from the village of Croucer (now known as Crowser) in Yorkshire mention several individuals with the surname Crowser or similar spellings, such as Crousere and Crouwser. This indicates that the name was well-established in the region during this period.

Notably, a historical figure bearing the surname Crowser was Sir John Crowser, a prominent knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his bravery in battles against the Scottish during the Anglo-Scottish Wars and was awarded lands in Northumberland for his service.

Another notable figure was William Crowser, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, establishing a school and funding the construction of a church in his hometown of Croucer.

In the 17th century, the surname Crowser gained recognition through the works of Thomas Crowser, a renowned playwright and poet. His most famous work, "The Crosse of Croucer," was a poetic tribute to his ancestral hometown and its religious heritage.

During the 18th century, the Crowser family established itself in various parts of England, with several members achieving prominence in fields such as law, politics, and the military. One notable figure was Sir Robert Crowser, who served as a Member of Parliament and played a significant role in the debates surrounding the American Revolution.

As the Crowser name spread across England and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, including Crowser, Crouzer, and Cruzer, reflecting the local dialects and pronunciation variations of different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crowser

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

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

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