About Crain
The surname Crain is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse word "kráka," meaning "crow" or "raven." As a surname, Crain likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with crows or ravens, such as dark hair or a dark complexion. It could also have been a nickname for someone who had a raucous or loud voice, similar to the sound of a crow. Over time, the surname Crain has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.
The surname Crain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crain 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 Crain is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Crain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Crain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.