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

Crumes, 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 Crumes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crumes in America

Crumes is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crumes surname appeared 214 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 Crumes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crumes 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 Crumes

The surname Crumes has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "crumb," which means "bent" or "crooked." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person with a physical characteristic or perhaps someone who lived near a crooked or winding road.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Crumes name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Crumbe." This historical document was a survey of landowners commissioned by King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames at that time.

During the medieval period, the Crumes family was primarily concentrated in the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. In the 14th century, records indicate that a Robert Crumbe owned land in the village of Cropredy, Oxfordshire. This connection to a specific location may have contributed to the evolution and establishment of the Crumes surname.

Notable figures bearing the Crumes name include John Crumes (1592-1670), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Albury, Oxfordshire. Another individual of note was William Crumes (1675-1744), a prominent merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.

In the 16th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as "Crummes," "Crumbys," and "Crombes," reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and the fluidity of surnames during that era.

The Crumes surname also has a connection to place names, as evidenced by the village of Cromer in Norfolk, formerly known as "Crumbesmere" or "Crummes-mere" in the Domesday Book of 1086. This suggests that some individuals may have adopted the name based on their association with this location.

Other notable individuals with the Crumes surname include:

1. Thomas Crumes (1630-1701), an English lawyer and member of the Parliament of England.
2. Elizabeth Crumes (1720-1798), a writer and poet from Gloucestershire.
3. James Crumes (1765-1842), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
4. Henry Crumes (1812-1887), an English architect known for his work on churches and public buildings.
5. Margaret Crumes (1870-1958), a philanthropist and social reformer from Oxfordshire.

The Crumes surname has a rich history that spans several centuries, with roots deeply embedded in the English landscape and society. Despite variations in spelling and pronunciation, the name has persisted through the ages, reflecting the enduring legacies of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crumes

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

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

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