UK surname
A Scottish surname derived from the name Crínan, of Gaelic origin.
In the 1881 census there were 29 people recorded with the Crine surname, ranking it #29,484 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 17, ranked #36,904, down from #29,484 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Stockport, St George in the East and Monkwearmouth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Crine is 102 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 41.4%.
1881 census count
29
Ranked #29,484
Modern count
17
2016, ranked #36,904
Peak year
1861
102 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Crine surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Crine 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 | 66 | #21,617 |
| 1861 | historical | 102 | #20,797 |
| 1881 | historical | 29 | #29,484 |
| 1891 | historical | 59 | #29,325 |
| 1901 | historical | 24 | #31,365 |
| 1911 | historical | 22 | #31,030 |
| 1997 | modern | 15 | #36,409 |
| 1998 | modern | 15 | #36,457 |
| 1999 | modern | 15 | #36,476 |
| 2000 | modern | 16 | #36,316 |
| 2001 | modern | 16 | #36,160 |
| 2002 | modern | 16 | #36,267 |
| 2003 | modern | 13 | #36,620 |
| 2004 | modern | 16 | #36,439 |
| 2005 | modern | 14 | #36,730 |
| 2006 | modern | 11 | #37,118 |
| 2007 | modern | 12 | #37,095 |
| 2008 | modern | 13 | #37,056 |
| 2009 | modern | 14 | #37,041 |
| 2010 | modern | 17 | #36,862 |
| 2011 | modern | 19 | #36,668 |
| 2012 | modern | 17 | #36,811 |
| 2013 | modern | 18 | #36,787 |
| 2014 | modern | 16 | #36,974 |
| 2015 | modern | 18 | #36,809 |
| 2016 | modern | 17 | #36,904 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Stockport, St George in the East, Monkwearmouth, St Dunstan Stepney and Manchester. 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 | Stockport | Cheshire |
| 2 | St George in the East | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | Monkwearmouth | Durham |
| 4 | St Dunstan Stepney | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Crine 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 Crine, 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 Crine surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Crine 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, Crine 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 Crine is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Crine, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname CRINE is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Norfolk, where it was derived from the Old English word "crin," meaning "to bend or cringe."
Early records show the name appearing in various forms such as Cryne, Cryn, and Creine. One of the earliest documented instances is found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk from 1273, which mentions a John Cryne.
During the medieval period, the name CRINE was often associated with the occupation of basket-making or willow-weaving, as these crafts involved bending and shaping materials. Some historical references suggest that CRINE may have also been used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone with a stooping or cringing posture.
In the 16th century, the CRINE surname appears in the parish records of Wymondham, Norfolk, with the baptism of William Crine in 1554. This area remained a stronghold for the name throughout the following centuries.
Notable bearers of the CRINE surname include:
1. John Crine (c. 1560-1622), an English merchant and alderman in the City of Norwich. 2. Elizabeth Crine (1628-1702), a Puritan author and religious writer from Norfolk. 3. Robert Crine (1677-1749), a renowned clockmaker from London, known for his intricate and accurate timepieces. 4. William Crine (1804-1876), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent advocate for sailors' rights. 5. Mary Ann Crine (1837-1915), an English educator and philanthropist who established several schools for underprivileged children in East Anglia.
The CRINE surname has also been associated with various place names, including Crine's Hill in Norfolk and Crine's Farm in Suffolk, both of which likely derived their names from early settlers bearing the CRINE surname.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Crine 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. Durham leads with 9 Crines recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.70x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 9 | 10.70x |
| Middlesex | 6 | 2.12x |
| Lanarkshire | 4 | 4.37x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.89x |
| Kent | 2 | 2.07x |
| Sussex | 2 | 4.19x |
| Ayrshire | 1 | 4.73x |
| Renfrewshire | 1 | 4.56x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 1.40x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Monkwearmouth Shore in Durham leads with 9 Crines recorded in 1881 and an index of 548.78x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Monkwearmouth Shore | 9 | 548.78x |
| Govan | 4 | 17.68x |
| Islington London | 4 | 14.59x |
| Beckenham | 2 | 158.73x |
| Eastbourne | 2 | 91.32x |
| Great Bolton | 2 | 45.05x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 4.21x |
| Hackney London | 1 | 6.31x |
| Kilbirnie | 1 | 196.08x |
| Manchester | 1 | 6.63x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 1 | 16.61x |
| Paisley Middle Church | 1 | 78.13x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Crine 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 Crine 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 Crine households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| Ship Yard Laborer Builder | 2 |
| Walk Stick Maker | 2 |
| Charing | 1 |
| Coal Laborer | 1 |
| Cotton Mill Throstle Spinner | 1 |
| Engineer Factory (E & M) | 1 |
| Hawker | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Iron Works Labourer | 1 |
| Riveter In Shipyard (Br) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 29 people were recorded with the Crine surname. That placed it at #29,484 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 17 in 2016. That gives Crine a modern rank of #36,904.
A Scottish surname derived from the name Crínan, of Gaelic origin.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Crine 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.