About Cranker
The surname Cranker is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "crank," meaning "bent" or "crooked." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a physical deformity or a peculiar gait. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Cranker can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their bent or crooked appearance.
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The surname Cranker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cranker 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 Cranker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cranker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cranker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.