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UK surname

Crammond

A surname derived from a Scottish village name meaning "crooked hill" or "curved ridge".

In the 1881 census there were 182 people recorded with the Crammond surname, ranking it #13,647 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 276, ranked #15,673, down from #13,647 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Arbroath and St. Vigeans, London parishes and Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Luncarty and Dunkeld, Kensington and Chelsea and North Tyneside.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Crammond is 294 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 51.6%.

1881 census count

182

Ranked #13,647

Modern count

276

2016, ranked #15,673

Peak year

1999

294 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Crammond had 182 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #13,647 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 276 in 2016, ranked #15,673.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 245 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Crammond surname distribution map

The map shows where the Crammond surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Crammond surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Crammond over time

The 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 177 #11,441
1861 historical 213 #11,419
1881 historical 182 #13,647
1891 historical 235 #13,316
1901 historical 245 #13,298
1911 historical 167 #16,692
1997 modern 293 #13,736
1998 modern 290 #14,179
1999 modern 294 #14,140
2000 modern 285 #14,422
2001 modern 280 #14,364
2002 modern 274 #14,849
2003 modern 264 #15,071
2004 modern 266 #15,075
2005 modern 257 #15,365
2006 modern 263 #15,215
2007 modern 255 #15,687
2008 modern 260 #15,648
2009 modern 269 #15,589
2010 modern 286 #15,231
2011 modern 286 #15,091
2012 modern 280 #15,248
2013 modern 284 #15,358
2014 modern 282 #15,537
2015 modern 278 #15,586
2016 modern 276 #15,673

Geography

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Where Crammonds are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Arbroath and St. Vigeans, London parishes, Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry, Brechin and St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Luncarty and Dunkeld, Kensington and Chelsea, North Tyneside, Southend-on-Sea and Worcester. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Arbroath and St. Vigeans Forfar
2 London parishes London 3
3 Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry Forfar
4 Brechin Forfar
5 St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Luncarty and Dunkeld Perth and Kinross
2 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea
3 North Tyneside 021 North Tyneside
4 Southend-on-Sea 006 Southend-on-Sea
5 Worcester 012 Worcester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Crammond

These lists show first names that appear often with the Crammond surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Crammond

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Crammond, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Crammond surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Crammond household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Crammond is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Crammond is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Crammond falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Crammond is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Crammond, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Crammond

The surname Crammond originates from Scotland, with records of the name dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the lands of Crammond, located near Edinburgh. The lands were initially known as Craumond, which likely comes from the Gaelic words "crom" meaning "crooked" or "bent" and "mund" meaning "hill" or "protection."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Crammond name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented individuals who pledged allegiance to King Edward I of England. The entry "Henry de Craumond" appears in these rolls, suggesting the name's presence in Scotland during this time period.

In the 16th century, records show a John Crammond who served as a chaplain to King James V of Scotland, further solidifying the name's Scottish roots. Another notable figure was Sir John Crammond, who lived in the 17th century and was recognized for his service as a judge and advocate in Scotland.

The Crammond name has also been associated with various place names throughout Scotland, such as Crammond Village in Edinburgh and Crammond Island in the Firth of Forth. The spelling variations of "Craumond" and "Craumunde" were commonly used in earlier centuries.

Some notable individuals with the Crammond surname include:

1. Robert Crammond (1858-1935), a Scottish architect who designed several prominent buildings in Edinburgh. 2. James Crammond (1840-1927), a Scottish theologian and writer who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. 3. William Crammond (1770-1838), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Dundee. 4. David Crammond (1924-2011), a Scottish actor and theatre director known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. 5. Alexander Crammond (1861-1945), a Scottish-born politician who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons.

The surname Crammond has a rich history rooted in Scotland, with connections to both noble and literary figures throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the lands of Crammond, and the name has evolved through various spellings while maintaining its Scottish heritage.

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1881 census detail

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Crammond families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Crammond surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Angus leads with 68 Crammonds recorded in 1881 and an index of 41.34x.

County Total Index
Angus 68 41.34x
Northumberland 33 12.49x
Kent 13 2.15x
Cumberland 12 7.85x
Durham 8 1.51x
Fife 8 7.61x
Perthshire 6 7.53x
Surrey 6 0.69x
Morayshire 5 18.13x
Lancashire 4 0.19x
Middlesex 3 0.17x
Roxburghshire 3 9.33x
Aberdeenshire 2 1.22x
Hampshire 2 0.55x
Lanarkshire 2 0.35x
Royal Navy 2 9.45x
Caithness 1 4.11x
Devon 1 0.27x
Kincardineshire 1 4.63x
Midlothian 1 0.42x
Yorkshire 1 0.06x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dundee in Angus leads with 31 Crammonds recorded in 1881 and an index of 50.49x.

Place Total Index
Dundee 31 50.49x
St Vigeans 13 146.40x
Cleator 12 188.68x
Brechin 8 123.84x
Kidland 8 20000.00x
Deptford St Nicholas 7 145.53x
Auchterderran 6 227.27x
Deptford St Paul 6 12.84x
Southwark Christchurch 6 72.12x
North Shields 5 94.88x
Urquhart 5 384.62x
Whitley 5 588.24x
Alnwick 4 88.11x
Mains 4 285.71x
Newcastle On Tyne St John 4 115.27x
Panbride 4 465.12x
Westoe 4 13.36x
Newton 3 18.47x
Seaton Delaval 3 129.31x
Wallsend 3 35.80x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 2 6.50x
Barony 2 1.38x
Forfar 2 22.45x
Hartlepool 2 26.63x
Kinnaird 2 1250.00x
Melrose 2 71.94x
Montrose 2 20.06x
South Shields 2 42.55x
Strathmartine 2 273.97x
Tealing 2 434.78x
Ardwick 1 5.26x
Cargill 1 120.48x
Chelsea London 1 1.87x
Edinburgh High Church 1 67.11x
Edmonton 1 6.99x
Ferry Port On Craig 1 57.80x
Fetteresso 1 29.50x
Forgan 1 49.75x
Kelso 1 31.25x
Kinnoull 1 47.85x
Meigle 1 169.49x
Norham Mains 1 2000.00x
Plymouth St Andrew 1 3.51x
Portsea 1 1.40x
Portsmouth 1 11.93x
Redgorton 1 113.64x
Ripon 1 24.51x
St George Martyr London 1 27.78x
Thurso 1 26.39x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Crammond surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 7
Eleanor 4
Margaret 4
Catherine 3
Jane 3
Alice 2
Elizabeth 2
Hannah 2
Isabella 2
Ann 1
Annie 1
E.J. 1
Eliza 1
Elizth. 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Esther 1
Frances 1
Grace 1
Janet 1
Juillietta 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Crammond surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 8
James 6
Alexander 5
John 5
David 3
Adam 2
Robert 2
Alex 1
Andrew 1
Benjm. 1
Chas. 1
D.S.R. 1
George 1
Harry 1
Jas. 1
Joseph 1
Percy 1
Roger 1

FAQ

Crammond surname: questions and answers

How common was the Crammond surname in 1881?

In 1881, 182 people were recorded with the Crammond surname. That placed it at #13,647 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Crammond surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 276 in 2016. That gives Crammond a modern rank of #15,673.

What does the Crammond surname mean?

A surname derived from a Scottish village name meaning "crooked hill" or "curved ridge".

What does the Crammond map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Crammond bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.