CRAWSHAW
Crawshaw
Crawshaw is an English surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of locational origin, derived from the Old English words "crawe" meaning "crow" and "sceaga" meaning "wood", indicating a place where crows gathered or nested. The surname likely originally referred to a person who lived near such a place.
Distribution and Variants
The surname Crawshaw is most commonly found in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Derbyshire in Northern England. Variants of the name include Crawley, Crawshay, and Crawsey.
Notable People
Notable individuals bearing the surname Crawshaw include:
- Helen Crawshaw – English artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings.
- Hannah Crawshaw – 19th-century British suffragette and women's rights activist.
Heraldic Arms
The heraldic arms associated with the Crawshaw surname typically feature symbols such as crows, trees, or other elements representing nature and the English countryside.
Legacy
The name Crawshaw continues to be proudly borne by numerous families across the United Kingdom and beyond, serving as a connection to the rich history and heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 2,868 people named Crawshaw in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,113th most common surname in Britain. Around 44 in a million people in Britain are named Crawshaw.
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
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janet
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.