Crome

Crome is a British surname with its origins rooted in the Old English word "Crom," meaning bent or twisted. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a bent or twisted physical feature.

The surname Crome is mainly found in the Norfolk region of England, particularly in the town of Norwich. The earliest known recording of the surname dates back to the 13th century in Norfolk.

Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Crome have been involved in a variety of occupations, including farming, weaving, and trade. Some prominent members of the Crome family have excelled in the fields of art, literature, and academia.

One of the most notable figures with the surname Crome is John Crome (1768–1821), an influential landscape painter from Norwich. Known as the "Norwich School of Painters," John Crome and his contemporaries established a distinctive style of landscape painting that captured the beauty of the East Anglian countryside.

Today, the surname Crome continues to be passed down through generations, connecting individuals to their historical roots in Norfolk and representing a legacy of creativity and resilience.

There are approximately 586 people named Crome in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Crome.

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

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • David
  • John
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Ray
  • Raymond

Female

  • Anne
  • Helen
  • Janet
  • Jeanne
  • Margaret
  • Michelle
  • Phyllis
  • Rachel
  • Rebecca
  • Rita
  • Sally
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Yvonne

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