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

Crumbley, 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 Crumbley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crumbley in America

Crumbley is the 12656th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crumbley surname appeared 2,444 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 Crumbley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crumbley 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 Crumbley

The surname Crumbley is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "crumb," meaning a small fragment or piece, combined with the suffix "-ley," indicating a meadow or clearing. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a meadow with crumbled or fragmented soil.

The earliest known reference to the name Crumbley appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire, England, from 1327, where it is recorded as "Crumbelye." This provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the medieval period in the West Midlands region of England.

In the 16th century, variations of the spelling emerged, such as "Crumbley" and "Crumblie," reflecting regional dialects and phonetic adaptations. The name was particularly prevalent in counties like Staffordshire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire, where many families bearing this surname resided.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Crumbley, born in 1589 in Staffordshire. He was a landowner and prominent figure in his local community, leaving behind records of his properties and dealings in parish registers.

Another historical figure was Thomas Crumbley, born in 1631 in Worcestershire. He was a respected scholar and clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick for over four decades, from 1662 until his death in 1703.

In the 18th century, the Crumbley surname gained recognition through the accomplishments of William Crumbley (1724-1797), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Warwickshire. He made significant contributions to the development of his hometown and established several charitable endowments.

The 19th century saw the migration of many Crumbley families to the United States and other parts of the world, contributing to the global spread of the surname. One notable individual from this period was James Crumbley (1854-1932), a British-born American who became a prominent banker and investor in New York City.

Another figure of note was Elizabeth Crumbley (1879-1962), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Born in Staffordshire, she dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for girls and played a crucial role in the suffragette movement in England.

While the surname Crumbley is not among the most common in modern times, it maintains a rich historical legacy rooted in the English countryside and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crumbley

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

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

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