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UK surname

Crinnion

Irish surname of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word "crion" meaning withered or shriveled.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Crinnion surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 136, ranked #25,377, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include County Durham, Gateshead and Havering.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Crinnion is 158 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 6700.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2011

158 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Crinnion had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 48 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Crinnion surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Crinnion surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Crinnion 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
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 27 #32,115
1901 historical 48 #28,808
1911 historical 38 #29,147
1997 modern 134 #22,608
1998 modern 138 #22,814
1999 modern 141 #22,702
2000 modern 144 #22,357
2001 modern 142 #22,234
2002 modern 138 #23,094
2003 modern 135 #23,155
2004 modern 147 #22,094
2005 modern 143 #22,473
2006 modern 142 #22,724
2007 modern 144 #22,804
2008 modern 147 #22,720
2009 modern 145 #23,473
2010 modern 153 #23,175
2011 modern 158 #22,473
2012 modern 147 #23,567
2013 modern 150 #23,653
2014 modern 148 #24,075
2015 modern 145 #24,246
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Crinnions are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to County Durham, Gateshead, Havering and Hackney. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 County Durham 020 County Durham
2 Gateshead 012 Gateshead
3 County Durham 003 County Durham
4 Havering 004 Havering
5 Hackney 013 Hackney

Forenames

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First names often paired with Crinnion

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Crinnion

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Crinnion surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Crinnion household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Crinnion is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Crinnion is most concentrated in decile 10 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Crinnion 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

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

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Crinnion

The surname Crinnion is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "O'Crinan." It is believed to have originated in County Galway and surrounding areas during the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Irish word "crion," meaning "withered" or "diminutive," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, an ancient chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the entry for the year 1237, a man named Donnchadh O'Crinan is mentioned as a prominent chieftain in the region.

During the late 16th century, the Crinnion family held lands in the parish of Annaghdown, near Lough Corrib in County Galway. The name is also found in various land and rent records from that time period, indicating their presence as landowners and tenants.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Patrick Crinnion (c. 1620-1685) was a Catholic priest and writer who published several works on theology and philosophy. He was born in County Galway and educated in Spain, where he spent much of his life.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Michael Crinnion (1765-1846), an Irish-born soldier who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He fought in several major battles, including Waterloo, and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

The name has also been recorded with various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Crinion, Crinnian, and O'Crinnion. These variations can often be found in historical documents and records from different regions of Ireland.

Other notable individuals with the surname Crinnion include John Crinnion (1889-1965), an Irish politician and member of the Dáil Éireann (Irish parliament) in the early 20th century, and William Crinnion (1840-1911), a successful businessman and landowner in County Galway during the late 19th century.

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1881 census detail

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Crinnion families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Crinnion 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. Devon leads with 1 Crinnions recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.94x.

County Total Index
Devon 1 24.94x
Hampshire 1 25.32x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Devonport in Devon leads with 1 Crinnions recorded in 1881 and an index of 2000.00x.

Place Total Index
Devonport 1 2000.00x
Farnborough 1 2500.00x

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 1
Thomas 1

Top occupations

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 Crinnion households.

Occupation Count
Boy 1 Cl 1
Private 1

FAQ

Crinnion surname: questions and answers

How common was the Crinnion surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Crinnion surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Crinnion surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Crinnion a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Crinnion surname mean?

Irish surname of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word "crion" meaning withered or shriveled.

What does the Crinnion map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Crinnion 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.