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

Crye, 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 Crye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crye in America

Crye is the 35993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crye surname appeared 623 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 Crye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crye 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 Crye

The surname Crye originated in England during the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "crycc," which means "a crutch" or "a staff." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold crutches or walking sticks.

The earliest known record of the name Crye dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled as "Crycc." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property throughout England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared as "Criche" in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273. This was a census-like record of landowners and their properties. The spelling variation "Crych" was also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, which were tax records.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Crye was John Crye, born around 1450 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Crye (1520-1592), a wealthy English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records with spellings such as "Crye," "Crie," and "Cry." One example is William Crye (1625-1679), a renowned English philosopher and scholar who authored several treatises on metaphysics and ethics.

During the 18th century, the name gained prominence with figures like Reverend Robert Crye (1720-1788), a respected clergyman and educator in Yorkshire, England.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the Crye surname was Sir Charles Crye (1801-1879), an influential British industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of railways and infrastructure in his hometown of Manchester.

Throughout its history, the surname Crye has been found across various regions of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and Yorkshire, reflecting its widespread presence and long-standing roots in the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crye

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

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

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