CRAFT
Craft
Craft is a British surname of Old English origin, deriving from the word "craft," meaning a skill or trade. The surname Craft is classified as an occupational surname, suggesting that it was originally bestowed upon individuals who were skilled craftsmen or artisans.
The prevalence of the Craft surname in British history indicates a strong tradition of skilled craftsmanship among the bearers of this surname. The Craft family name can be traced back to medieval England, where craftsmen played a vital role in the economy and society of the time.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Craft have been associated with various trades and professions, including carpentry, blacksmithing, weaving, and pottery. The craftsmanship and dedication of these individuals have contributed to the rich tapestry of British cultural heritage.
Today, the surname Craft continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the enduring legacy of skilled craftsmanship and expertise associated with this venerable family name.
There are approximately 1,759 people named Craft in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,678th most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Craft.
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
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Julie
- Linda
- Mary
- Melissa
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Carefoot
- Carfit
- Carfitt
- Carfoot
- Carft
- Carvetta
- Corft
- Courivaud
- Craff
- Crafter
- Crafton
- Crafts
- Cravatte
- Cravetto
- Cravotta
- Crawfoot
- Creft
- Crift
- Crofoot
- Croft
- Crofte
- Crovato
- Crovetti
- Crovetto
- Crowfoot
- Cruft
- Garavito
- Garfat
- Garfatt
- Garfett
- Garfit
- Garfitt
- Garfoot
- Garft
- Garvett
- Garvid
- Garvida
- Gooroovadoo
- Gorfett
- Gorvet
- Gorvett
- Graffato
- Graft
- Gravatt
- Gravatte
- Gravet
- Gravett
- Gravette
- Gravitt
- Greavett
- Grevatt
- Grevatte
- Grevett
- Grevitt
- Griffet
- Griffett
- Griffit
- Griffitt
- Grift
- Grivet
- Grivett
- Grivot
- Groft
- Grovett
- Gruffat
- Gruffudd
- Gruffydd
- Gruft
- Gurvidi
- Karafiat
- Karfoot
- Kerfoot
- Kerfott
- Kirfoot
- Kraeft
- Krafft
- Kraft
- Krafts
- Kravet
- Kreeft
- Krefft
- Kreft
- Krefta
- Krivda
- Krivit
- Kroft
- Krovvidi
- Kruft
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.