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.

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