About Cribley
The surname Cribley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cribb" which means a small hut or shelter. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a small hut or shelter. The suffix "-ley" indicates a clearing or meadow, suggesting that the name may have also referred to someone who lived near a small hut in a clearing or meadow. Overall, the surname Cribley likely originated as a descriptive name for someone's place of residence.
The surname Cribley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cribley 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 Cribley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cribley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cribley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.