MCCRUM
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Crum, Mccrum
McCrum
Introduction
McCrum is a surname of Scottish and Northern Irish origin. The surname is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic word "Mac Chrom," meaning "son of Crom" or "bent," indicating a person who lived near a bend in a river or stream.
Historical Origins
The McCrum surname has a long history, with records of individuals bearing this name dating back to medieval times. It is predominantly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, particularly in the region of County Armagh. The McCrum family is known for its resilience and tenacity, traits that are reflected in the history of the surname.
Notable Individuals
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname McCrum. These include:
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Robert McCrum - A prominent British author and journalist known for his work in literature and language.
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William McCrum - A Northern Irishman credited with inventing the penalty kick in football in 1890.
Modern Day
In modern times, individuals with the surname McCrum can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond. The name continues to be passed down through generations, carrying with it a sense of heritage and tradition.
Typical given names associated with the McCrum surname
Male
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Terence
- William
Female
- Avril
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Kate
- Katie
- Laura
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie
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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There are approximately 551 people named McCrum in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named McCrum.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Famous people named McCrum
- Robert McCrum - Writer and editor
- Michael McCrum - Academic (1924 to 2005)
- Paul McCrum - Irish cricketer
- Charles McCrum - Irish cricketer
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.