UK surname
A variant spelling of the French surname Crasse, derived from the Latin word 'crassus' meaning 'thick' or 'fat'.
In the 1881 census there were 78 people recorded with the Crase surname, ranking it #22,500 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1, ranked #39,061, down from #22,500 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, Uny Lelant and Illogan. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Crase is 124 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 98.7%.
1881 census count
78
Ranked #22,500
Modern count
1
2016, ranked #39,061
Peak year
1861
124 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Crase surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Crase surname density by area, 1861 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 | 69 | #21,148 |
| 1861 | historical | 124 | #17,797 |
| 1881 | historical | 78 | #22,500 |
| 1891 | historical | 69 | #28,188 |
| 1901 | historical | 36 | #30,099 |
| 1911 | historical | 11 | #32,463 |
| 1997 | modern | 4 | #38,094 |
| 1998 | modern | 4 | #38,082 |
| 1999 | modern | 4 | #38,100 |
| 2000 | modern | 3 | #38,248 |
| 2001 | modern | 4 | #37,862 |
| 2002 | modern | 4 | #37,921 |
| 2003 | modern | 1 | #38,735 |
| 2004 | modern | 2 | #38,464 |
| 2005 | modern | 3 | #38,312 |
| 2006 | modern | 2 | #38,590 |
| 2007 | modern | 2 | #38,617 |
| 2008 | modern | 2 | #38,673 |
| 2009 | modern | 1 | #38,998 |
| 2010 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2011 | modern | 2 | #38,745 |
| 2012 | modern | 1 | #38,986 |
| 2013 | modern | 1 | #39,008 |
| 2014 | modern | 1 | #39,020 |
| 2015 | modern | 1 | #39,021 |
| 2016 | modern | 1 | #39,061 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, Uny Lelant, Illogan, St Agnes and Glastonbury St Benedict and St John, Street. 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 | Rochdale | Lancashire |
| 2 | Uny Lelant | Cornwall |
| 3 | Illogan | Cornwall |
| 4 | St Agnes | Cornwall |
| 5 | Glastonbury St Benedict and St John, Street | Somerset |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Crase 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 Crase, 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 Crase surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Crase 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, Crase 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 Crase is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Crase, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Crase has its origins in Europe, specifically in the regions of France and England. It can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th to 15th centuries. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "cras," meaning fat or stout, indicating that it may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a large build.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Crase surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, England, dated around 1273. This document lists a person named Richard Crase, suggesting that the name was already in use during the 13th century. Additionally, the Crase surname appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, further supporting its early presence in England.
In France, the name Crase has been linked to various place names, such as Crasville and Crasville-la-Roquefort, which could have influenced the surname's evolution. This connection to geographic locations might indicate that some individuals bearing the Crase surname may have originated from or resided in these areas.
Notable individuals with the Crase surname throughout history include:
1. John Crase (c. 1495 - c. 1565), an English priest and academic who served as the Master of Clare College, Cambridge. 2. Robert Crase (1519 - 1588), an English clergyman and Catholic martyr who was executed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. 3. William Crase (1593 - 1663), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Winchelsea. 4. Thomas Crase (1677 - 1732), a British architect known for his work on several churches and estates in the early 18th century. 5. Émile Crase (1857 - 1935), a French painter and illustrator who specialized in military and historical subjects.
Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the Crase surname have occurred, including Crass, Crasse, and Crassie, reflecting regional differences and linguistic evolutions. However, the core of the name has remained relatively consistent, maintaining its connection to its potential origins as a descriptive nickname or place name reference.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Crase 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. Cornwall leads with 48 Crases recorded in 1881 and an index of 55.74x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | 48 | 55.74x |
| Lancashire | 10 | 1.11x |
| Selkirkshire | 5 | 72.67x |
| Middlesex | 4 | 0.53x |
| Devon | 3 | 1.89x |
| Monmouthshire | 3 | 5.46x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.64x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 0.98x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.82x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.78x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.52x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Camborne in Cornwall leads with 28 Crases recorded in 1881 and an index of 788.73x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Camborne | 28 | 788.73x |
| Blatchinworth | 8 | 388.35x |
| St Anthony In Meneage | 7 | 11666.67x |
| Galashiels | 5 | 196.85x |
| Redruth | 5 | 204.92x |
| Illogan | 4 | 175.44x |
| Uny Lelant | 4 | 851.06x |
| Newport | 3 | 114.50x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 4.90x |
| Stoke Damerel | 3 | 27.08x |
| Wuerdle Wardle | 2 | 72.99x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 1.56x |
| Brighton | 1 | 3.86x |
| Edinburgh Canongate | 1 | 38.61x |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 27.86x |
| Teddington London | 1 | 58.14x |
| Wilton | 1 | 312.50x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Crase 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 Crase 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 Crase households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 11 |
| Cotton Weaver | 4 |
| Tin Stream Labourer | 4 |
| Tin Miner | 3 |
| Tin Stream Worker | 3 |
| Dressmaker | 2 |
| Tin Mine Labourer | 2 |
| Annuitant Greenwich | 1 |
| Architect | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Cook Dom Serv | 1 |
| Cook Domestic Serv | 1 |
| Cot Op | 1 |
| Farmer Of 40 Acres | 1 |
| Gold Miners Wife | 1 |
| Grocer | 1 |
| Invalid | 1 |
| Minerswife | 1 |
| Nursemaid Unemployed | 1 |
| Outdoor Laborer | 1 |
| Railway Carman | 1 |
| Retired Mine Captain And Farmer | 1 |
| Tailor | 1 |
| Woollen Operative | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 78 people were recorded with the Crase surname. That placed it at #22,500 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 1 in 2016. That gives Crase a modern rank of #39,061.
A variant spelling of the French surname Crasse, derived from the Latin word 'crassus' meaning 'thick' or 'fat'.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Crase 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.