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

Crudup, 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 Crudup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crudup in America

Crudup is the 14152nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crudup surname appeared 2,123 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Crudup.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crudup 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 Crudup

The surname CRUDUP has its origins in England, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the place name "Crewdson," which is a combination of the Old English words "cru" meaning "hill" and "dun" meaning "hill." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a distinctive hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in 1583, where the name is spelled "Crewdson." Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including "Crudup," "Crewdup," and "Croudson."

In the 17th century, the name appeared in several historical documents. For instance, a John Crudup was mentioned in the Staffordshire Quarter Sessions Rolls of 1665. Additionally, the Hearth Tax Returns of 1674 for Shropshire listed a Thomas Crudup as a resident of the county.

The earliest known bearer of the name CRUDUP was William Crudup, born in 1588 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a sheriff of the county in 1620.

Another notable figure with this surname was Sir John Crudup (1692-1768), a member of the British Parliament who represented the constituency of Shrewsbury from 1741 to 1747. He was a staunch supporter of the Whig party and played a significant role in local politics.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Samuel Crudup (1835-1912), a renowned artist and portraitist. He was best known for his paintings of prominent figures in Victorian England, including members of the royal family.

The CRUDUP surname also has a connection to the United States, with one of the earliest recorded instances being Thomas Crudup, who immigrated to Virginia from England in 1635. He established a successful tobacco plantation and became a prominent figure in the colony.

Another notable American bearer of the name was Elizabeth Crudup (1876-1954), a pioneering educator and civil rights activist. She founded the Crudup Academy in Mississippi, which provided educational opportunities for African American children during the era of segregation.

While the name CRUDUP is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich historical significance and a long-standing connection to various regions, particularly in England and parts of the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crudup

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

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

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