CROMBIE
Crombie
Crombie is a Scottish and Northern English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Crumb", which means "crooked" or "bent", and the Old Norse "biorn", which means "bear". The surname Crombie is thus believed to have denoted someone who resembled a bear or had bear-like qualities.
The Crombie surname has been predominantly found in regions of Scotland and North East England, particularly in Aberdeenshire and Durham. It is associated with families that have a strong historical connection to these areas.
Over the years, the Crombie name has seen variations in spelling, such as Cromby, Crombie, Crumbie, and Crumbey, reflecting the evolution of the English language.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Crombie include John Crombie, a Scottish engineer who played a significant role in the development of the steam engine, and Alexander Crombie, an author known for his works on philosophy and language.
The Crombie name has been preserved through the generations, and its historical significance remains integral to British heritage, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of the country's surnames.
There are approximately 2,741 people named Crombie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,258th most common surname in Britain. Around 42 in a million people in Britain are named Crombie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Joanne
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan