About Cranwell
The surname Cranwell is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "cran" meaning "crane" and "well" meaning "spring" or "stream." Therefore, the surname Cranwell likely referred to someone who lived near a spring or stream frequented by cranes. Over time, individuals living in or near the place called Cranwell adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.
The surname Cranwell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cranwell 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 Cranwell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cranwell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cranwell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.