CRANEFIELD
Cranefield
Cranefield is a surname with English origins dating back to the medieval period. The surname is locational in nature and is derived from the Old English words "cran" meaning "crane" and "feld" meaning "field". It is believed that the surname may have originally referred to someone who lived in or near an area with cranes or a field where cranes were commonly found.
The distribution of the Cranefield surname in the United Kingdom is relatively rare, with most instances concentrated in specific regions such as East Anglia and the Midlands. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, including Craneville and Cranefield.
Notable individuals bearing the Cranefield surname have made contributions to various fields including academia, science, and the arts. The surname has been passed down through generations, illustrating a continued connection to ancestral roots and familial heritage.
There are approximately 67 people named Cranefield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Cranefield.
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