About Crisp
The surname Crisp is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "crisp" meaning "curly-haired" or "curly-headed," referring to a physical characteristic. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Middle English word "crisp" meaning "curly," "frizzy," or "wavy," again referring to hair. Another possibility is that it originated as a nickname for someone with a crisp or sharp personality. Overall, the surname Crisp likely originated as a descriptive or nickname for someone with curly hair or a lively personality.
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The surname Crisp is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crisp 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 Crisp is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Crisp in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Crisp using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.