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

Crowthers, 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 Crowthers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crowthers in America

Crowthers is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crowthers surname appeared 304 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 Crowthers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crowthers 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 Crowthers

The surname Crowthers has its roots in England, with the name first appearing in historical records during the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "cru," meaning "crow," and the suffix "-thers," indicating a person who worked with or lived near crows. This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who had a particular association with these birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1273, where a person named Robert Crouther is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1279 include a reference to a William Crowthere.

During the 14th century, the Crowthers name appears to have been concentrated in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The surname may have originated as a locational name, referring to a place where crows were found in abundance or a settlement named after these birds.

In the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332, a John Crowther is listed as residing in Yorkshire. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in the region during this time period. Furthermore, the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1345 mention a Thomas Crouthre, demonstrating the evolving spelling variations of the name.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Crowthers surname. One of the earliest was John Crowther, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of York, who lived in the late 16th century. In the 17th century, Samuel Crowther (1622-1701) was an English clergyman and author, known for his work titled "Vindiciæ Academiarum."

In the 18th century, Joseph Crowther (1777-1857) was a renowned English engraver and painter, renowned for his landscapes and portraits. During the same period, Samuel Crowther (1809-1891) was a notable English missionary and linguist who worked extensively in West Africa.

Another significant figure was William Crowther (1817-1885), a British engineer and inventor who played a crucial role in the development of the steam locomotive and railway systems in the 19th century.

These examples demonstrate the long-standing presence of the Crowthers surname throughout British history, and its association with various professions and fields of expertise.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crowthers

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

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

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