CRABTREE
Crabtree
The surname Crabtree is a distinctive English surname of habitational origins. It is derived from the Old Norse elements "kraptr" meaning 'hook or claw', and "tré", meaning 'tree'. The name is believed to have originated as a topographical name for someone who lived near a twisted or curved tree, or a place where crabapple trees grew.
The first recorded instance of the Crabtree surname dates back to the late 13th century in Yorkshire, England. The name is predominantly found in the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Over the centuries, the Crabtree surname has branched out into various spellings and forms, including variations such as Crabbe, Crabb, Crabee, and Crabbie. The name has also been adopted by families across the English-speaking world.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Crabtree include British philosopher Thomas Crabtree and American football player Michael Crabtree.
Today, the Crabtree surname continues to be a significant part of British cultural heritage, representing a connection to the land and nature from which its origin can be traced.
There are approximately 6,009 people named Crabtree in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,579th most common surname in Britain. Around 92 in a million people in Britain are named Crabtree.
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
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan