About Crier
The surname Crier is of English and French origin and is derived from the Middle English and Old French word "crier," meaning "to cry out" or "to proclaim." It was originally an occupational name given to a town crier or a public announcer who would make proclamations or announcements in a loud voice. The surname Crier signifies someone who held this role in medieval times, and their descendants have carried on the name.
The surname Crier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Crier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Crier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.