Cropley

Meaning

A dweller at a field or plot of land where crops are grown.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'crop' (harvest, cultivated plant) and 'leah' (clearing, meadow). The surname likely originated as a topographic designation for someone living near or working a productive agricultural area.

About the Cropley Surname

A topographic surname indicating residence at or association with cultivated cropland. The name reflects the agricultural economy of medieval England where such descriptive place-based surnames were common.

Distribution

Primarily found in England, particularly in the Midlands and southern regions.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical records; primarily a regional English surname.

People with the Cropley Surname