Crumley

Crumley is a surname of Scottish and northern Irish origins, with variations such as Cromley and Cramlie also being found. The name is believed to have originated from the old Scottish Gaelic word "Crom" meaning "bent" or "crooked," and "leac", meaning "stone." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an individual who lived by or worked with a crooked stone wall or a geological feature.

The Crumley surname has historical roots in both Scotland and Northern Ireland, particularly in Counties Antrim and Londonderry, and can be associated with Scottish clans and families. Over time, individuals bearing the surname have dispersed across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to its presence in various regions and communities.

Throughout the centuries, the Crumley family name has seen variations in spelling due to changes in language and dialect, and individual family branches adopting different versions of the name. Today, individuals with the surname Crumley can be found in various professions and walks of life, carrying on the heritage of their ancestors.

The history and origins of the Crumley name are significant to the rich tapestry of British and Irish surnames, reflecting the intertwining of cultural influences and migrations that have shaped the region.

There are approximately 174 people named Crumley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Crumley.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

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
  • Brian
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Kieran
  • Leslie
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Rajpaul
  • Robert
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Anne
  • Caroline
  • Donna
  • Elizabeth
  • Georgina
  • Heather
  • Irene
  • Joanne
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Samantha
  • Vicki

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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