RANGECROFT
Rangecroft
The surname Rangecroft is of English origin, predominantly found in the northern regions of the country. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "rang", meaning 'wild' or 'unruly', and "croft", referring to a small area of cultivated land.
The presence of the name Rangecroft can be traced back to medieval times, suggesting that families bearing this surname were likely associated with land ownership or farming activities. The use of 'wild' in this context could imply that the land owned by individuals with this surname was located on the outskirts of settlements, perhaps bordering more untamed or rugged terrain.
Over the centuries, the surname Rangecroft may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, as is common with many old English names. The distribution of individuals bearing this surname may have been influenced by factors such as migration patterns and changes in land ownership.
Today, the surname Rangecroft is relatively rare but still retains a connection to its historical roots in English agricultural and rural communities. Members of the Rangecroft family may take pride in their heritage and the resilience associated with their ancestral name.
There are approximately 149 people named Rangecroft in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Rangecroft.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- Glen
- Jason
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Nick
- Oliver
- Paul
- Peter
Female
- Anna
- Anne
- Annette
- Carly
- Claudine
- Janice
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
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