Cruickshanks

Cruickshanks Meaning & Origin

About Cruickshanks
The surname Cruickshanks is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cruach" meaning "stack" or "heap" and the word "seang" meaning "thin" or "slender." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was tall and thin or had a slender build. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Cruickshanks can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their physical appearance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Cruickshanks: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

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Sign language representation of Cruickshanks

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