CRABBé
Also recorded as Crabbe
Crabbe
Origin and Meaning:
Crabbe is a surname of Old English origin, deriving from the word "crabba" which means crab. It is believed to have been a nickname for someone with a crabby or stubborn disposition.
History:
The surname Crabbe has a long history in England, with records dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086 where it was first recorded. The name has been found in various regions across England, including East Anglia and the Midlands.
Notable People:
- George Crabbe (1754–1832): An English poet and clergyman best known for his poems which portrayed rural life and the hardships of the poor.
- Andrew Crabbe (b. 1979): A British footballer who played as a goalkeeper for various clubs in the English Football League.
Variants:
Variants of the surname Crabbe include Crabtree and Crabb, which are sometimes used interchangeably.
Coat of Arms:
The Crabbe family crest typically features a shield with a crab motif, symbolising determination and strength in adversity.
Modern Distribution:
Today, the surname Crabbe is less common in England compared to historical records, but can still be found scattered throughout the country and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled.
There are approximately 1,233 people named Crabbé in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,289th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Crabbé.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Alan
- Anthony
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Kathleen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
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