Surname Cromar - Meaning and Origin

Cromar: What does the surname Cromar mean?

The last name Cromar is believed to be derived from the Old Scots name "Cromar" or "Crontyr" which means 'bent'. The original meaning appears to be linked to a bend or crook of some kind - perhaps in the landscape of Scotland.

Cromar is most likely a locational or topographical surname, referring to a place in which the family originated. This place may have been a bend in a river, a bend in a road or an area with a particular topographical feature of this type. The name Cromar is fairly uncommon, and is predominantly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The family name Cromar first appeared in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is likely that the first bearer of the surname hailed from Cromar, a village near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The name of course would have been applied to all those who later moved from this place and settled elsewhere.

The Cromars were predominantly a farming or a fishing family. In the 18th and 19th century the Cromar family branched into farming in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where they owned and farmed an area called Croneir and some of the adjoining areas. Some of the Cromars may have moved to Derry, Northern Ireland, during the mid 17th century to take advantage of the economic opportunities there.

Today, the Cromar family continue to be primarily concentrated in Scotland and Northern Ireland, though some have moved to other parts of the world in search of better opportunities.

Cromar: Where does the name Cromar come from?

The last name Cromar is most commonly found today in North America and Australia, as well as parts of Europe. In the United States, the name is most frequently encountered in the states of Washington, California, and Iowa. New York, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania are also states with a notable number of Cromar families.

In Australia, Cromar is most often found in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. Additionally, the name has smaller concentrations in Western Australia and Queensland.

At the time of the 2019 United States census, the last name Cromar was most common among White (Non-Hispanic) populations, followed by Mixed Race (Non-Hispanic).

In terms of European countries where the last name is common, the United Kingdom stands out with more than 400 recorded bearers of the name. Ireland, Norway, Portugal, and Poland are some of the countries where the name is also seen, albeit in small numbers.

The name can also be found across the Middle East and North Africa; in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, for example.

Variations of the surname Cromar

The surname Cromar is a variant of the Scottish surname Cromarty and is believed to derive from the lands by the same name near Inverness. Cromarty is a Gaelic derived surname meaning 'crooked bay.' It most likely originated from an ancient clan chief who resided there and was known for being kind and generous to his people. Cromar is the most common spelling of the surname, though variant spellings include Cromerity, Cromerty, and Cromary.

Other surnames of similar origin include Cromer, Crommen, Cromerney, Cromie, Crombo, Cromly, Cromble, Crombie, and Cromb. In some cases, some of these surnames may have been used interchangeably with Cromar and Cromarty.

The Clan Cromarty is one of the oldest and most powerful clans in Scotland and many of its branches are still in existence today. The Clan is known for its participation in politics, commerce, and military service. To this day, the name is strongly associated with the Cromarty Firth, located on the east side of Scotland, and is a popular tourist destination.

Cromarty is also a place name in Canada, typically spelled Cromar in that country. Variants of the surname are also found in other countries, particularly the United States. In America the variants are Cromer, Cromerty, Cromary, Crommie, Crommet, Cromby, and Cromerly.

Famous people with the name Cromar

• Jamie Cromar: an American professional baseball coach and former player.
• John Cromar: an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
• Jake Cromar: an American actor and stunt performer known for his roles as "Mighty Mike" in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and "Tommy" in Logan (2017).
• Sandra Cromar: an American playwright and actress best known for her play, "Romeo and Juliet in Suburbia", which was produced off-Broadway in New York City and throughout the country in professional and college theaters.
• Kirsty Cromar: an Australian professional beach volleyball player.
• Tony Cromar: an English former professional footballer best known for his time with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
• Michael Cromar: a Canadian musician and film producer best known for writing the music for "Life of Pi" (2012), "Lion" (2016), and "The Shape of Water"(2017).
• Sam Cromar: an American actress best known for her roles in the films "The Morning After" (2004), "Cold Souls" (2009), and "Unicorn Store" (2017).
• Brett Cromar: an American mixed martial artist and former kickboxer, who competed in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
• Richard Cromar: an English businessman and philanthropist best known for his charity work and for founding the Cromar Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides access to education, literacy, and employment opportunities for the disadvantaged in the United Kingdom.

Other surnames

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