Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Crawfurd

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Possibly Derived from A Geographical Location

      Variations

      Crawford, Cranfurd, Bradfurd
      The name Crawfurd is believed to be of English origin, likely derived from a geographical location. Its roots can be traced to various places in England, particularly where the name denotes an area associated with a craw (which can refer to a crow or the throat of an animal) and ford (denoting a shallow river crossing). This suggests that the name was initially used to identify individuals from these regions, often denoting their place of residence or origin.

      Historically, surnames such as Crawfurd began to emerge during the Middle Ages, as societies transitioned from primarily oral traditions to a system that required more formalized identification. The usage of the name can be documented in various records, particularly in Scotland, where the Crawfurd family was established in the 12th century. Over the centuries, the Crawfurd surname spread, and notable bearers emerged, contributing to its presence in historical texts, including genealogical literature and land records.

      In contemporary contexts, the name Crawfurd continues to be recognized and used, albeit less frequently than some other surnames. It maintains a presence in both the UK and the United States, often associated with families that may trace their ancestry back to the historical roots of the name. Today, variations of Crawfurd, such as Crawford, are more common. The name endures in both personal naming and as part of place names, reflecting its geographical significance and rich heritage.

      Based on our records...

      Hutcheson

      Hutcheson

      This is the most common surname associated with Crawfurd.
      Martha

      Martha

      This is the most common name of those married to a Crawfurd.
      Crawfurd

      Crawfurd

      This is the most common name for a child of a Crawfurd.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1827 is when there were the most people born with the first name Crawfurd.

      Explore the origins of another name.