There are
617
Cragheads in the USA
Craghead is the
36286th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Craghead

Craghead

There are currently no notable historical figures or celebrities with the surname Craghead.

Craghead Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Craghead is of English origin. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name Craghead in County Durham, England. The name itself is a combination of the Old Norse word 'kragi' meaning 'rock' or 'cliff' and the Old English word 'heafod' meaning 'head' or 'hill.' This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or on a rocky hill.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Craghead is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the states of North Carolina, Kentucky, and Texas. There may also be smaller populations of Cragheads in the United Kingdom and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname Craghead include 'Cragghead' and 'Craighead.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of individuals with the surname Craghead. It is possible that some individuals with the surname Craghead immigrated to the United States from the United Kingdom, particularly from County Durham in England.