Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkɹɔ.fəɹd/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a place name derived from Old English crawe "crow" and ford "river crossing". A notable bearer was the American actress Joan Crawford (1904-1977), born Lucille Fay LeSueur.

Related Names

RootCrawford (place name)
Given Name DescendantCrawford(English)

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Entry updated October 6, 2024