About Crabill
The surname Crabill is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "krabbe," meaning "crab." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either worked as a crab fisherman or had physical characteristics resembling a crab, such as a sideways gait or a crab-like appearance. The name may have also been given to someone with a crabby or irritable temperament. Over time, the surname Crabill has evolved and been anglicized in various spellings, such as Crabill, Crable, and Crabb.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crabill based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Crabill in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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