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

Crutcher, 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 Crutcher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crutcher in America

Crutcher is the 5769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crutcher surname appeared 6,004 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Crutcher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crutcher 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 Crutcher

The surname Crutcher is of English origin and dates back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the Middle English word "crutcher," which referred to a maker or seller of crutches, walking sticks, or similar supportive devices. This occupational surname likely emerged in areas of England where such craftspeople were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Crutcher can be found in the records of the parish of Brome, Suffolk, in 1598, where a John Crutcher is mentioned. The name also appears in the parish records of Chediston, Suffolk, in 1612, with a William Crutcher.

In the 17th century, the surname Crutcher was found in various parts of England, including Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire. The variant spellings "Crutcher" and "Crutchir" were also documented during this period.

A notable early bearer of the name was Thomas Crutcher, who was born in Wiltshire in 1620. He was a member of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and faced persecution for his religious beliefs.

In the late 17th century, the Crutcher surname appeared in the records of the parish of St. Mary's, Warwick, where a John Crutcher was baptized in 1690.

During the 18th century, the name Crutcher was particularly prevalent in the county of Gloucestershire. One notable figure was William Crutcher (1732-1799), a prominent landowner and magistrate in the town of Cheltenham.

Another individual of historical significance was Samuel Crutcher (1768-1836), a Baptist minister from Virginia, United States, who played a significant role in the establishment of several churches in the region.

In the 19th century, the Crutcher surname continued to be found throughout England, particularly in the Midlands and southern counties. John Crutcher (1809-1891), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Birmingham, was a notable figure of this era.

Throughout its history, the Crutcher surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, clergymen, landowners, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse origins and occupations associated with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crutcher

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

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

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