CRUTCH
Crutch
The surname Crutch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word 'crycc' meaning 'crutch' or 'cane'. It is believed that the name was likely used as an occupational surname for someone who made or used crutches or canes.
History
The Crutch surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries including Cruch, Cruke, Cruickshank, and Cruickshanks. The earliest known record of the Crutch surname dates back to the parish registers of Durham, England in the 16th century.
Distribution
The surname Crutch is relatively rare in the United Kingdom but can be found scattered throughout the country. It is more common in certain regions such as the South West and West Midlands.
Notable Individuals
One notable individual with the surname Crutch is Emily Crutch, a renowned botanist and environmentalist known for her work in preserving endangered plant species in the British Isles.
Variants
Variants of the Crutch surname include Cruch, Cruke, Cruickshank, and Cruickshanks.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford dictionary of family names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 143 people named Crutch in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Crutch.
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
- Alan
- Benjamin
- Brian
- David
- Derek
- George
- Julian
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Ronald
- Sebastian
- Simon
- Trevor
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Angela
- Beryl
- Catherine
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Hayley
- Janis
- Jennifer
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Selina
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.