About Crabbe
The surname Crabbe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "crabba," meaning "crab." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a crab fisherman or had some association with crabs. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with crab-like characteristics, such as a person with a crab-like gait or temperament. Overall, the surname Crabbe signifies a connection to the crustacean or attributes associated with it.
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The surname Crabbe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crabbe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Crabbe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Crabbe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Crabbe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.