Crispin

Crispin Meaning & Origin

About Crispin
The surname Crispin is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Crispin, which itself comes from the Latin name Crispinus. The name Crispin means "curly-haired" or "curly-headed" in Latin. It was a popular name in medieval times and was often given to individuals with curly hair. Over time, the name Crispin evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crispin: 3,330
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,735
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRSPN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C602105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R IH1 S P IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɪspɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRSPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C621

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crispin in Braille

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

The name Crispin in braille

How to sign the name Crispin using Sign Language

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

The name Crispin in sign language

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