UK surname
A surname derived from the Old English word for "crop" or "harvest," likely referring to an ancestor's occupation related to agriculture or farming.
In the 1881 census there were 202 people recorded with the Crop surname, ranking it #12,753 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 6, ranked #38,110, down from #12,753 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Hull Holy Trinity, St Pancras and Woolpit. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Crop is 1,124 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 97.0%.
1881 census count
202
Ranked #12,753
Modern count
6
2016, ranked #38,110
Peak year
1861
1,124 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Crop surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Crop surname density by area, 1881 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 | 293 | #7,783 |
| 1861 | historical | 1,124 | #2,496 |
| 1881 | historical | 202 | #12,753 |
| 1891 | historical | 327 | #10,379 |
| 1901 | historical | 84 | #24,759 |
| 1911 | historical | 99 | #22,850 |
| 1997 | modern | 5 | #37,891 |
| 1998 | modern | 5 | #37,861 |
| 1999 | modern | 6 | #37,696 |
| 2000 | modern | 3 | #38,248 |
| 2001 | modern | 3 | #38,091 |
| 2002 | modern | 3 | #38,152 |
| 2003 | modern | 2 | #38,424 |
| 2004 | modern | 3 | #38,241 |
| 2005 | modern | 4 | #38,078 |
| 2006 | modern | 5 | #37,956 |
| 2007 | modern | 6 | #37,837 |
| 2008 | modern | 7 | #37,735 |
| 2009 | modern | 5 | #38,122 |
| 2010 | modern | 5 | #38,186 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 6 | #38,008 |
| 2013 | modern | 5 | #38,195 |
| 2014 | modern | 5 | #38,228 |
| 2015 | modern | 6 | #38,076 |
| 2016 | modern | 6 | #38,110 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Hull Holy Trinity, St Pancras, Woolpit, Manchester and Lambeth. 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 | Hull Holy Trinity | Yorkshire, East Riding |
| 2 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 3 | Woolpit | Suffolk |
| 4 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 5 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Crop 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 Crop, 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 Crop surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Crop 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, Crop 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 Crop is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Crop, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "Crop" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English word "cropp," which means "the top or highest part of something," referring to a person who lived on or near a hilltop or ridge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Crop" dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as a surname in various counties across England. The Domesday Book was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation conducted by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
In the 13th century, the name was found in various forms, such as "Atte Croppe," "de la Croppe," and "del Crop," suggesting that it was associated with specific locations or properties. The prefix "atte" or "de la" indicated that the person lived near or was associated with a place called "Crop."
One notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Crop, a member of the English gentry who lived in the late 14th century. He was a landowner and served as a knight of the shire for Gloucestershire in the Parliament of 1386.
During the 16th century, the surname "Crop" was found in various parts of England, including Buckinghamshire, Dorset, and Gloucestershire. One prominent figure from this period was Richard Crop (c. 1510-1580), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire.
In the 17th century, the name "Crop" was associated with the town of Cropredy in Oxfordshire, which was derived from the Old English words "cropp" and "rydding," meaning "a cleared place on a hill." The Battle of Cropredy Bridge, a significant engagement during the English Civil War, took place in this area in 1644.
Another notable bearer of the name was Samuel Crop (1637-1701), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Stoke Newington in London. He published several religious works, including "The Divine Dramatist" and "The Visible Church."
In the 18th century, the surname "Crop" was found in various parts of England, including London, Essex, and Somerset. One prominent individual was John Crop (1720-1788), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Essex.
While the surname "Crop" is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of English heritage and can be traced back to its origins in the Middle Ages, reflecting the geographic and historical significance of the name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Crop 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 31 Crops recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.33x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 31 | 1.33x |
| Yorkshire | 26 | 1.33x |
| Middlesex | 25 | 1.27x |
| Surrey | 17 | 1.77x |
| Hampshire | 16 | 3.96x |
| Nottinghamshire | 10 | 3.77x |
| Kent | 8 | 1.19x |
| Staffordshire | 8 | 1.20x |
| Northamptonshire | 7 | 3.78x |
| Cheshire | 6 | 1.38x |
| Wiltshire | 6 | 3.44x |
| Worcestershire | 6 | 2.33x |
| Lanarkshire | 5 | 0.78x |
| Durham | 4 | 0.68x |
| Devon | 3 | 0.73x |
| Somerset | 3 | 0.95x |
| Warwickshire | 3 | 0.60x |
| Essex | 2 | 0.51x |
| Glamorgan | 2 | 0.58x |
| Gloucestershire | 2 | 0.52x |
| Shropshire | 2 | 1.17x |
| Suffolk | 2 | 0.83x |
| Sussex | 2 | 0.60x |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 0.84x |
| Dorset | 1 | 0.77x |
| Dunbartonshire | 1 | 1.89x |
| Hertfordshire | 1 | 0.74x |
| Huntingdonshire | 1 | 2.56x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0.33x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Heaton Norris in Lancashire leads with 14 Crops recorded in 1881 and an index of 105.18x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Crop surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 15 |
| Elizabeth | 7 |
| Ellen | 6 |
| Emma | 6 |
| Annie | 5 |
| Hannah | 5 |
| Jane | 5 |
| Sarah | 5 |
| Harriet | 4 |
| Edith | 3 |
| Eliza | 3 |
| Ann | 2 |
| Emily | 2 |
| Fanny | 2 |
| Florence | 2 |
| Frances | 2 |
| Lucy | 2 |
| Rachel | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Alice | 1 |
| Allice | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Charlotte | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Deana | 1 |
| Eleanor | 1 |
| Elizebeth | 1 |
| Ericar | 1 |
| Fanney | 1 |
| Flora | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Ida | 1 |
| Isabella | 1 |
| Jennet | 1 |
| Kate | 1 |
| Louisa | 1 |
| Mabel | 1 |
| Margart | 1 |
| Milley | 1 |
| Nellie | 1 |
| Philedelpa | 1 |
| Racheal | 1 |
| Rebecca | 1 |
| S.Elizabeth | 1 |
| Sophia | 1 |
| Susan | 1 |
| Susanah | 1 |
| Susannah | 1 |
| Wineford | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Crop 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 Crop households.
FAQ
In 1881, 202 people were recorded with the Crop surname. That placed it at #12,753 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 6 in 2016. That gives Crop a modern rank of #38,110.
A surname derived from the Old English word for "crop" or "harvest," likely referring to an ancestor's occupation related to agriculture or farming.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Crop 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.