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

Cruthird, 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 Cruthird surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cruthird in America

Cruthird is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cruthird surname appeared 174 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 Cruthird.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cruthird 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 Cruthird

The surname CRUTHIRD originates from the Scottish Highlands, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic words "cru" meaning "blood" and "thìr" meaning "land" or "territory," suggesting a connection to a clan or group with a reputation for fierceness or bravery in battle.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the CRUTHIRD name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1264, where a certain Gillebride Cruthird is listed as a landowner in the region of Argyll. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the area by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the CRUTHIRD name appears in the records of the Clan Campbell, one of the most powerful clans in the Scottish Highlands. A notable figure was Alasdair CRUTHIRD, who fought alongside the Campbells in the Battle of Inverlochy in 1431, where they defeated the forces of the Lord of the Isles.

During the 16th century, the CRUTHIRD surname spread beyond the Highlands, with records showing individuals bearing the name in the Lowlands and even as far south as England. One such individual was John CRUTHIRD, born in 1548 in Ayrshire, who later became a merchant in London and served as a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers.

In the 18th century, a branch of the CRUTHIRD family emigrated to the American colonies, with James CRUTHIRD (1712-1789) being among the first to settle in Virginia. He later fought in the Revolutionary War and is recorded as a member of the Virginia militia.

Another notable figure was William CRUTHIRD (1780-1845), a Scottish-born explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. He is credited with documenting numerous plant and animal species previously unknown to Western science.

Throughout its history, the CRUTHIRD surname has been associated with various industries and professions, from farming and cattle herding in the Scottish Highlands to merchant trade and exploration in later centuries. While not among the most common surnames, it remains a proud part of Scottish heritage and can be found across the English-speaking world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cruthird

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

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

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