About Crest
The surname Crest is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "crist," meaning "Christ." It is believed to have been a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for someone who played the role of Christ in mystery plays or pageants during the medieval period. The surname Crest may also have been given to someone who had a strong association with the Christian faith or displayed Christ-like qualities.
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The surname Crest is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crest 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 Crest is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Crest in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Crest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.