Cruickshank

Cruickshank Meaning & Origin

About Cruickshank
The surname Cruickshank is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic words "cruach" meaning "stack" or "heap" and "seang" meaning "thin" or "slender." It is believed to have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who was tall and thin or had a slender build. Over time, the surname Cruickshank became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cruickshank: 2,111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14215
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cruickshank 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

📇 Metaphone
KRKXNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C602052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R UH1 K SH AE2 NG K
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrʊkˌʃæŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRKXNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C625

Accessibility & Communication

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Sign language representation of Cruickshank

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