CRICKMAY
Crickmay
Crickmay is a surname of English origin, which is believed to be locational. The name is derived from the Old English words "cric," meaning a bend or meander in a river, and "maega," meaning a kinsman or relative. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone who lived near a notable bend in a river or who came from a place with that feature.
The name Crickmay is a relatively uncommon surname, with most bearers of the name being found in the South East of England. It is a name that has ancient roots, dating back to at least the medieval period in England.
Individuals with the surname Crickmay have been noted in various historical records, including census data, parish registers, and court documents.
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Today, the surname Crickmay is carried by families across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, often as a reminder of their English ancestry.
There are approximately 65 people named Crickmay in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Crickmay.
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