UK surname
English surname possibly derived from a Welsh place name meaning "crag dweller".
In the 1881 census there were 108 people recorded with the Craddick surname, ranking it #18,888 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 12, ranked #37,385, down from #18,888 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, St Austell and Liverpool. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Craddick is 176 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 88.9%.
1881 census count
108
Ranked #18,888
Modern count
12
2016, ranked #37,385
Peak year
1861
176 bearers
Map years
3
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Craddick surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Craddick surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 49 | #24,448 |
| 1861 | historical | 176 | #13,335 |
| 1881 | historical | 108 | #18,888 |
| 1891 | historical | 126 | #20,604 |
| 1901 | historical | 79 | #25,363 |
| 1911 | historical | 60 | #26,808 |
| 1997 | modern | 22 | #35,584 |
| 1998 | modern | 26 | #35,254 |
| 1999 | modern | 27 | #35,224 |
| 2000 | modern | 19 | #36,007 |
| 2001 | modern | 19 | #35,866 |
| 2002 | modern | 21 | #35,798 |
| 2003 | modern | 20 | #35,915 |
| 2004 | modern | 20 | #36,053 |
| 2005 | modern | 20 | #36,165 |
| 2006 | modern | 15 | #36,707 |
| 2007 | modern | 18 | #36,537 |
| 2008 | modern | 17 | #36,699 |
| 2009 | modern | 17 | #36,753 |
| 2010 | modern | 18 | #36,774 |
| 2011 | modern | 16 | #36,932 |
| 2012 | modern | 13 | #37,169 |
| 2013 | modern | 13 | #37,224 |
| 2014 | modern | 12 | #37,355 |
| 2015 | modern | 12 | #37,371 |
| 2016 | modern | 12 | #37,385 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, St Austell, Liverpool, St Dominick and Halesowen (all except Hunnington, Romsley; partly in Halesowen, Worcestershire). These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | St Austell | Cornwall |
| 3 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 4 | St Dominick | Cornwall |
| 5 | Halesowen (all except Hunnington, Romsley; partly in Halesowen, Worcestershire) | Staffordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Craddick surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Craddick, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Craddick surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Craddick household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Craddick is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Craddick is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Craddick, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Craddick has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cradoc," which means "crab" or "crab-like." This could suggest that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who bore a physical resemblance to a crab or had a crab-like gait.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, a record of landowners in England compiled by order of William the Conqueror, there are entries for individuals with the surname Craddock, which is a variation of Craddick. This provides evidence that the name was present in England during the Norman conquest.
The earliest recorded instance of the Craddick spelling dates back to 1275 in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where a Richard Craddick is listed. Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spellings, including Craddock, Craddocke, and Cradock, reflecting the fluidity of English spelling and pronunciation during those times.
One notable individual with the surname Craddick was Sir Walter Craddick (1557-1618), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Stafford during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another was Thomas Craddick (1616-1691), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Basingstoke, Hampshire.
In the 18th century, John Craddick (1700-1776) was a prominent merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire, England. His son, also named John Craddick (1728-1802), followed in his footsteps as a successful businessman and landowner in the same region.
Across the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Craddick name in America was that of William Craddick (1630-1687), who settled in Virginia in the mid-17th century. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the American colonies and later the United States.
Another notable figure was Samuel Craddick (1765-1836), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and played a significant role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. He later achieved the rank of Rear Admiral in the Royal Navy.
While the surname Craddick may not be among the most common in the English-speaking world, its history stretches back several centuries and encompasses individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, clergymen, merchants, landowners, and military officers.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Craddick surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Staffordshire leads with 22 Craddicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.19x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire | 22 | 6.19x |
| Yorkshire | 16 | 1.53x |
| Middlesex | 15 | 1.42x |
| Durham | 12 | 3.83x |
| Devon | 9 | 4.10x |
| Cornwall | 8 | 6.71x |
| Kent | 8 | 2.23x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 0.32x |
| Warwickshire | 4 | 1.51x |
| Worcestershire | 3 | 2.18x |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0.86x |
| Bedfordshire | 1 | 1.83x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.48x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.29x |
| Shropshire | 1 | 1.10x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 1.07x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hunslet in Yorkshire leads with 16 Craddicks recorded in 1881 and an index of 98.28x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hunslet | 16 | 98.28x |
| Hackney London | 11 | 18.63x |
| Walsall Foreign | 9 | 48.99x |
| Wingate | 9 | 418.60x |
| Beerferris | 8 | 1860.47x |
| Stoke Upon Trent | 7 | 18.56x |
| Boughton Monchelsea | 6 | 1500.00x |
| Birmingham | 4 | 4.52x |
| Illogan | 4 | 126.58x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 3 | 13.38x |
| Stockton On Tees | 3 | 19.85x |
| Wolverhampton | 3 | 10.97x |
| Calstock | 2 | 85.47x |
| Kidderminster Borough | 2 | 24.84x |
| Kirkdale | 2 | 9.51x |
| Liverpool | 2 | 2.63x |
| Runcorn | 2 | 37.31x |
| Barony | 1 | 1.16x |
| Cannock | 1 | 16.13x |
| Claines | 1 | 26.46x |
| Edgmond | 1 | 100.00x |
| Hayes | 1 | 400.00x |
| Padstow | 1 | 126.58x |
| St Andrew Holborn London | 1 | 21.93x |
| Stoke Damerel | 1 | 6.51x |
| Tregoney St James | 1 | 454.55x |
| Trowbridge | 1 | 24.27x |
| Wednesbury | 1 | 11.25x |
| West Bromwich | 1 | 4.91x |
| Westbury On Trym | 1 | 14.29x |
| Woburn | 1 | 212.77x |
| Wouldham | 1 | 217.39x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Craddick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Craddick surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Craddick households.
FAQ
In 1881, 108 people were recorded with the Craddick surname. That placed it at #18,888 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 12 in 2016. That gives Craddick a modern rank of #37,385.
English surname possibly derived from a Welsh place name meaning "crag dweller".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Craddick bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.