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

Crumity, 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 Crumity surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crumity in America

Crumity is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crumity surname appeared 318 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 Crumity.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crumity 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 Crumity

The surname Crumity has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "crumb" and "hythe", meaning a small harbor or landing place for boats. This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with people who lived near a small harbor or dock area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crumity can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1196, where a William Crumity is mentioned as a landowner. This indicates that the name was already established in England by the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various court records and legal documents, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1348, where a John Crumity is listed as a tenant. This suggests that the Crumity family had a presence in Yorkshire during this period.

The Crumity name is also associated with several place names in England, such as Crumity Hill in Oxfordshire and Crumity Farm in Warwickshire. These place names likely originated from the surname itself, indicating that the Crumity family had a strong presence in these areas.

One notable individual with the surname Crumity was Sir William Crumity, born in 1523 in Gloucestershire. He was a successful merchant and philanthropist who donated a significant amount of money to establish a school in his hometown.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Crumity (1675-1743), a pioneering botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the English countryside. Her detailed records and illustrations of local flora were instrumental in advancing botanical knowledge during her time.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various parish records and birth registers, such as the baptism of John Crumity in 1712 at St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire. This indicates that the Crumity family had spread across different regions of England by this point.

One of the earliest known emigrants to the American colonies with the surname Crumity was Robert Crumity, who arrived in Virginia in 1635. He settled in the Jamestown area and became a prominent landowner and tobacco farmer.

Another notable Crumity was Captain James Crumity (1767-1843), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He was commended for his bravery and leadership during several crucial naval battles against the French.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crumity

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

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

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