Crame

Crame is a surname of English origin, recorded predominantly in the northern regions of England. The name is believed to have Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English word 'crom', meaning crooked or bent. It likely originated as a nickname for someone with a bent or crooked physical feature, or possibly a person living near a bend in a road or river.

The first recorded instance of the surname Crame dates back to the early 13th century in Yorkshire, England. Over the centuries, the surname has been spelled in various ways, including Crome, Crum, and Cram.

The Crame family name is most commonly found in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and other northern counties of England. Individuals bearing the surname Crame have been associated with a variety of professions and trades, including agriculture, craftsmanship, and commerce.

The Crame surname has spread beyond England, with individuals bearing the name found in other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Today, the surname Crame continues to be passed down through generations, connecting individuals to their English heritage and ancestral roots.

There are approximately 256 people named Crame in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Crame.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Darren
  • Jason
  • Jeff
  • Jeffrey
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Mathew
  • Mj
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Thomas

Female

  • Alice
  • Amanda
  • Donna
  • Elaine
  • Elizabeth
  • Janet
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Sarah
  • Sonia

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