Crook
Crook Meaning & Origin
About Crook
The surname Crook is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse word "krokr," meaning "hook" or "bend," and could have been a nickname for someone with a hooked nose or a bent or crooked body part. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who made or used hooks, such as a shepherd's crook or a fisherman's hook. The surname Crook may also have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a bend or curve in a road or river. Overall, the surname Crook is likely to have been given to individuals based on their physical characteristics, occupation, or place of residence.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Crook is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Crook: 14,526
- Overall Popularity: 0.01%
- Ranking: 2484
- Frequency per 100k people: 4.92
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crook based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Crook in Braille
Here's how to represent Crook in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Crook using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Crook using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
