About Craighead
The surname Craighead is of Scottish origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Craig," meaning "rock" or "crag," and "head," meaning "hill" or "promontory." Therefore, the name Craighead can be interpreted as "rocky hill" or "promontory of rocks." It likely originated as a locational surname, given to individuals who lived near or on a rocky hill or promontory. The name has variations such as Craighead, Craghead, and Craigheid.
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The surname Craighead is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Craighead 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 Craighead in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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