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

Cryor, 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 Cryor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cryor in America

Cryor is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cryor surname appeared 101 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 Cryor.

The history of the last name Cryor

The surname Cryor has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from an occupational name for a town crier, who was responsible for making public announcements and proclamations in towns and villages. The name may also be related to the Old French word "crier," meaning "to cry out or to announce."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Cryor can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Wiltshire from the year 1273, which mentions a John le Criour. This early spelling variation highlights the connection to the occupation of a crier or town herald.

During the 14th century, the surname appeared in various records across England, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which listed a Walter le Criour. The Subsidy Rolls were tax records that often provide valuable insights into the distribution and variations of surnames during that time.

In the late 15th century, the surname Cryor was recorded in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence among members of the Paston family. This particular reference dates back to around 1472 and mentions a John Cryor, indicating the surname's continued presence in medieval England.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Cryor was Robert Cryor, who lived in the early 17th century and was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1611 and was knighted by King James I.

Another individual of note was Sir William Cryor, a 17th-century English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Westbury in Wiltshire during the reign of King Charles II.

In the 18th century, the surname Cryor was associated with the town of Cryor's Hill, located in Gloucestershire. This place name likely originated from an early bearer of the surname who lived or held land in that area.

Other notable individuals with the surname Cryor include John Cryor, a 19th-century English author and historian who wrote works on the history of Hertfordshire, and Thomas Cryor, a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the city of Birmingham during the late 19th century.

While the surname Cryor may have evolved in its spelling over the centuries, it has maintained its connection to the occupation of a town crier or herald, reflecting the importance of public announcements and communication in medieval and early modern English society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cryor

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

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 Cryor 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.

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

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