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Type Surname (from given name)

Meaning & History

Possible origin a medieval topographical surname, denoting residence from the Middle English word "crok" from the Old NOrse "Krokr". Possibly a maker or seller of hooks. Another possibility is meaning crooked or bent originally used of someone with a hunch back.
Added 7/11/2010 by Ranchie
Edited 6/20/2011 by Mike C