UK surname
A surname possibly derived from a place name containing the element 'crippen' or 'cripple'.
In the 1881 census there were 97 people recorded with the Crippin surname, ranking it #20,127 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 44, ranked #35,224, down from #20,127 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Shrewsbury St Alkmond, St Julian, St Mary (pt), Meole Brace, Eccles and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Crippin is 129 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 54.6%.
1881 census count
97
Ranked #20,127
Modern count
44
2016, ranked #35,224
Peak year
1901
129 bearers
Map years
3
1891 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Crippin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Crippin surname density by area, 1911 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 | 79 | #19,712 |
| 1861 | historical | 74 | #24,370 |
| 1881 | historical | 97 | #20,127 |
| 1891 | historical | 115 | #21,878 |
| 1901 | historical | 129 | #19,735 |
| 1911 | historical | 116 | #20,850 |
| 1997 | modern | 44 | #33,275 |
| 1998 | modern | 49 | #33,000 |
| 1999 | modern | 51 | #32,940 |
| 2000 | modern | 61 | #32,039 |
| 2001 | modern | 54 | #32,583 |
| 2002 | modern | 51 | #33,193 |
| 2003 | modern | 46 | #33,710 |
| 2004 | modern | 46 | #33,883 |
| 2005 | modern | 50 | #33,784 |
| 2006 | modern | 43 | #34,647 |
| 2007 | modern | 47 | #34,558 |
| 2008 | modern | 47 | #34,699 |
| 2009 | modern | 51 | #34,612 |
| 2010 | modern | 49 | #34,886 |
| 2011 | modern | 48 | #34,926 |
| 2012 | modern | 46 | #35,053 |
| 2013 | modern | 47 | #35,071 |
| 2014 | modern | 47 | #35,097 |
| 2015 | modern | 47 | #35,056 |
| 2016 | modern | 44 | #35,224 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Shrewsbury St Alkmond, St Julian, St Mary (pt), Meole Brace, Eccles, Manchester, Leigh and Bolton-le-Moors. 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 | Shrewsbury St Alkmond, St Julian, St Mary (pt), Meole Brace | Shropshire |
| 2 | Eccles | Lancashire |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Leigh | Lancashire |
| 5 | Bolton-le-Moors | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Crippin 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 Crippin, 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 Crippin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Crippin 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, Crippin 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 Crippin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Crippin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Crippin is of English origin, emerging in the 13th century from the regions of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. It is derived from the Old English words "crypp" and "crypel," which referred to a lame or crippled person. This occupation-based surname was likely bestowed upon someone who had a physical disability or walked with a limp.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1273, which mentions a William Crypyn. The Crippin name also appears in various parish records and tax rolls from the 14th and 15th centuries, often spelled as Crypyn, Cripyn, or Crippyn.
Historical records suggest that the Crippin family held land and property in the village of Crippin, near Bridlington in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This location may have contributed to the surname's evolution and spelling variations.
A notable figure bearing the Crippin surname was John Crippin (c. 1470 - 1548), a wealthy merchant and benefactor from Bristol, England. He contributed funds towards the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the city.
Another prominent individual was Thomas Crippin (1633 - 1719), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Warden of Winchester College from 1693 until his death.
In the 18th century, Samuel Crippin (1718 - 1795) was a renowned English clockmaker and watchmaker based in London. His timepieces were highly sought after and can still be found in museums and private collections today.
During the 19th century, Edward Crippin (1808 - 1890) was a successful architect and surveyor who designed numerous buildings in London, including several churches and schools.
The Crippin surname also gained recognition through the works of renowned English painter Thomas Crippin (1859 - 1935), known for his landscapes and seascapes depicting the coastal regions of Cornwall and Devon.
While the Crippin surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diasporas. However, the earliest and most significant historical records of this surname can be traced back to its English origins and the various individuals who bore it throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Crippin 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. Lancashire leads with 53 Crippins recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.72x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 53 | 4.72x |
| Shropshire | 13 | 15.91x |
| Caernarfonshire | 8 | 20.92x |
| Kent | 6 | 1.86x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 0.53x |
| Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3.14x |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1.44x |
| Yorkshire | 3 | 0.32x |
| Huntingdonshire | 1 | 5.32x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.63x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Tyldesley Cum Shakerley in Lancashire leads with 16 Crippins recorded in 1881 and an index of 495.36x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley Cum Shakerley | 16 | 495.36x |
| Shrewsbury St Julian | 11 | 544.55x |
| Everton | 10 | 27.96x |
| Llysfaen | 8 | 2000.00x |
| Worsley | 7 | 101.16x |
| Atherton | 6 | 146.70x |
| Cowden | 4 | 1904.76x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 4 | 12.13x |
| West Derby | 4 | 12.18x |
| Bethnal Green London | 3 | 7.30x |
| Handsworth | 3 | 120.97x |
| Tranmere | 3 | 39.11x |
| Westhoughton | 3 | 100.00x |
| Birkdale | 2 | 70.42x |
| Shrewsbury St Mary | 2 | 62.11x |
| St George In East London | 2 | 22.47x |
| Ashton In Makerfield | 1 | 31.25x |
| Deptford St Paul | 1 | 4.02x |
| Eastbourne | 1 | 13.62x |
| Hulme | 1 | 4.27x |
| Little Hulton | 1 | 53.76x |
| Ramsey | 1 | 66.67x |
| Staple | 1 | 588.24x |
| Thornton In Fylde | 1 | 40.65x |
| Urmston | 1 | 136.99x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Crippin 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 Crippin 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 Crippin households.
FAQ
In 1881, 97 people were recorded with the Crippin surname. That placed it at #20,127 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 44 in 2016. That gives Crippin a modern rank of #35,224.
A surname possibly derived from a place name containing the element 'crippen' or 'cripple'.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Crippin 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.