TheNameDBCrooke
DescriptiveMeaning
One who is crooked or bent, or a person with a crooked feature or dwelling.
Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'crook' or 'croke,' meaning bent or crooked, used as a descriptive surname. The term may also relate to an occupational origin for those who made or used crooked implements.
About the Crooke Surname
A descriptive English surname referring to a crooked or bent characteristic. The name reflects medieval descriptive naming conventions and remains distributed across English-speaking regions.
Distribution
Found primarily in England, particularly in southern and central regions, with some presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
John Crooke (17th-century English physician), various historical figures in English records