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

Crumley, 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 Crumley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crumley in America

Crumley is the 8159th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crumley surname appeared 4,064 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 Crumley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crumley 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 Crumley

The surname Crumley is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "crumb" and "leah," meaning a crooked or winding meadow or woodland clearing. It is believed to have originated in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire, where many early records of the name can be found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crumley can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Crumbeleia," referring to a settlement in the county of Yorkshire. This indicates that the name was well-established in the region by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Crumbeley" and "Crumbleigh" appeared in various historical records, including the Feet of Fines and the Hundred Rolls. These early spellings reflect the evolution of the name over time and its adaptation to local dialects.

Notable individuals with the surname Crumley include Sir Thomas Crumley (c. 1450-1525), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII. Another notable figure was John Crumley (1598-1672), a Puritan minister who emigrated to New England and played a significant role in the early religious life of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

In the 17th century, the name Crumley began to appear in various place names throughout England, such as Crumley Farm in Derbyshire and Crumley Hill in Yorkshire. These place names likely originated from the settlements of families bearing the Crumley surname in those areas.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Crumley surname spread across the British Isles and beyond, with many individuals emigrating to North America, Australia, and other parts of the world. Notable figures from this period include Sir Robert Crumley (1720-1801), a prominent British naval officer who served in the American Revolutionary War, and James Crumley (1796-1879), an American pioneer and early settler in the state of Ohio.

Throughout its history, the Crumley surname has maintained a strong presence in England, particularly in the northern counties where it originated. It is a name deeply rooted in the English language and landscape, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crumley

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

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

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