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

Crumedy, 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 Crumedy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crumedy in America

Crumedy is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crumedy surname appeared 313 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 Crumedy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crumedy 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 Crumedy

The surname Crumedy originates from England, with records dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "crumen," meaning crooked or bent, and the suffix "-ede," denoting a place or region. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone living in a crooked or winding area.

Early records indicate that the Crumedy family was established in the county of Staffordshire, particularly in the village of Crumedy, now known as Crumbrook. This place name is thought to have influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation over time.

One of the earliest known references to the Crumedy name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1195, which mention a Richard de Crumede as a landowner. Another notable mention is in the Assize Rolls of Worcestershire in 1221, where a William Crumedi is listed as a witness in a legal case.

During the 13th century, the Crumedy family spread to neighboring counties, such as Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Historical documents from this period show variations in spelling, including Crumedi, Crumedy, and Crumadye.

One notable figure from this era was Sir John Crumedy (c. 1280-1346), a knight who fought alongside Edward III in the Hundred Years' War. He was rewarded with lands in Gloucestershire for his military service.

In the 15th century, the Crumedy name appeared in ecclesiastical records, with Thomas Crumedy (1412-1489) serving as a parish priest in Coventry. His nephew, William Crumedy (1451-1522), was a renowned scholar and theologian at Oxford University.

During the Tudor period, the Crumedy family gained prominence in London, with Richard Crumedy (c. 1520-1587) becoming a successful merchant and alderman in the City of London. His son, Edward Crumedy (1558-1621), was a member of the Virginia Company and played a role in the early colonization efforts in North America.

By the 17th century, the Crumedy surname had spread across England, with notable individuals such as Captain William Crumedy (1625-1692), a naval officer who served under the Duke of York during the Anglo-Dutch Wars, and Elizabeth Crumedy (1670-1745), a renowned playwright and poet in London's literary circles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crumedy

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

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

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