Crawshaw

Crawshaw Meaning & Origin

About Crawshaw
The surname Crawshaw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "crawe" meaning "crow" and "sceaga" meaning "wood" or "grove." Therefore, the name Crawshaw is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a wood or grove frequented by crows. Over time, the name has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Crawshaw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Crawshaw: 727
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crawshaw 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 Crawshaw is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRX
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C6020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AO1 SH AO2
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɔˌʃɔ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRX', 'KRXF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crawshaw in Braille

Here's how to represent Crawshaw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Crawshaw in braille

How to sign the name Crawshaw using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Crawshaw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Crawshaw in sign language

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