CROWTER
Crowter
Crowter is an English surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English word crūtian, which means "to croak like a frog." The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone with a deep voice or vocal quality reminiscent of a frog's croak.
The earliest known recording of the surname Crowter dates back to the 13th century in the county of Essex, England. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Crowter have been found throughout various regions of England, particularly in the southern counties.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Crowter have been involved in a variety of occupations, ranging from agricultural labourers to tradespeople and professionals. The surname has preserved a sense of heritage and family lineage for those who bear it, with some families passing down the name through generations.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Crowter can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where migration and emigration have taken place. The surname continues to be a source of pride and identity for those who trace their roots back to this ancient English name.
There are approximately 162 people named Crowter in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Crowter.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Brian
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Trevor
Female
- Alison
- Anita
- Barbara
- Beverley
- Doreen
- Gillian
- Janice
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Patricia