CROOME
Croome
Croome is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "crumb" or "crom," meaning bend or curve. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a curve in a road or river.
The Croome surname is predominantly found in the West Midlands region of England, with a significant concentration in Worcestershire. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the medieval period, and variations such as Croom and Crom have been documented over the centuries.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Croome include Sir George Croome, a prominent 18th-century British politician, and John Croome, a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in England.
Today, the Croome surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world, with a legacy rooted in British history and heritage.
There are approximately 503 people named Croome in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Croome.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- Eric
- Jason
- John
- Jonathan
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Rob
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Felicity
- Janet
- Joan
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Lynda
- Rachael
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria