Crabtree

Crabtree Meaning & Origin

About Crabtree
The surname Crabtree is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "crabba" meaning "crab" and "treow" meaning "tree." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a crabapple tree or a place named after such a tree. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with crab-like characteristics or behavior. Overall, the surname Crabtree is associated with a geographical or descriptive origin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Crabtree is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Crabtree: 26,104
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,354
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.85

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crabtree 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 Crabtree is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRPTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
C
πŸ”Š Soundex
C601360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AE1 B T R IY2
🌐 IPA
/ˈkræbˌtri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRPTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crabtree in Braille

Here's how to represent Crabtree in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Crabtree in braille

How to sign the name Crabtree using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Crabtree using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Crabtree in sign language

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