About Cranson
The surname Cranson is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Cran" or "Cranoc," meaning "crane," and the suffix "-son," denoting "son of." Therefore, the surname Cranson signifies "son of Cran" or "son of Cranoc." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname for someone with a long neck or a tall and slender physique, reminiscent of a crane. The surname Cranson is relatively rare and can be found mainly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
The surname Cranson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cranson 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 Cranson is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cranson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cranson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.