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

Crutch, 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 Crutch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crutch in America

Crutch is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crutch surname appeared 245 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 Crutch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crutch 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 Crutch

The surname Crutch is of English origin, dating back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "crycc", meaning a staff or support for those with physical impairments. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who used a crutch or had a physical disability that required the use of a crutch.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Crutch can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1195, which lists a "Willelmus Crutche". The surname is also found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, referencing a "Johannes Crutche".

In the 13th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as Crutche, Crouche, and Crouche, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time. The name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire, Oxfordshire, and Essex.

The surname Crutch has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Robert Crutch, who was born in Northamptonshire in the late 15th century and served as a member of the English Parliament in 1529.

Another notable figure was William Crutch, born in 1636 in Wiltshire, who was a prominent clergyman and author of several religious works in the 17th century. His book, "The Divine Prospect" (1677), was widely read and influential during his time.

In the 18th century, John Crutch (1726-1798) was a renowned English watchmaker and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of marine chronometers and other timekeeping devices.

The 19th century saw the rise of Samuel Crutch (1810-1879), a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Corn Exchange in Bristol and the Halifax Piece Hall.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Arthur Crutch (1915-1995) was a distinguished British journalist and war correspondent, covering major events such as World War II and the Korean War for various news organizations.

While the surname Crutch is not among the most common surnames today, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, from politicians and clergymen to inventors and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crutch

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

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

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