CRABB
Crabb
The surname "Crabb" is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "crabba," which means crab. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with crabby or pincer-like characteristics. The name may also have been used to describe a fisherman or someone who harvested crabs.
The Crabb surname is most commonly found in the south-west of England, particularly in Cornwall and Devon. The name has also been recorded in other parts of the country, such as Sussex and Kent.
Notable individuals bearing the Crabb surname include British politician Frederick Crabb, who served as a Member of Parliament in the late 19th century, and explorer Arthur Crabb, who ventured on several expeditions to the Arctic in the early 20th century.
The Crabb surname has varied spellings over the centuries, including Crabbe and Crab. It remains a relatively uncommon surname in the United Kingdom today, but it has a rich history and heritage that dates back to the early medieval period.
There are approximately 3,776 people named Crabb in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,467th most common surname in Britain. Around 58 in a million people in Britain are named Crabb.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan