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Croad

Croad is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the Middle English word "crawe" which means 'a crow' or 'a crow-like appearance'. It is believed to have originally been used as a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion, similar to the colour of a crow.

The Croad surname is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in the historic county of Cornwall. The name has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Crowde, Crowde, Crowd and Croud.

Notable individuals with the surname Croad include English cricketer Dwayne Croad, who played for the Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.

The Croad surname is relatively uncommon in modern times, but individuals with this surname have made significant contributions to British society in various fields.

There are approximately 459 people named Croad in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Croad.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Anthony
Christopher
David
Duncan
Graham
John
Lee
Michael
Nick
Paul
Richard
Robert
Roger
William

Female

Alison
Betty
Christine
Elizabeth
Hannah
Jacqueline
Janet
Kim
Mandy
Patricia
Victoria

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