Summary

Surname CRANDALL is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words 'crane' and 'dhal' which means 'crane' and 'valley' respectively. The surname has its roots in areas known for bird habitats and valleys. Over time, the Crandall family spread across different countries and continents.
There are
16781
Crandalls in the USA
Crandall is the
2163rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Crandall

SamuelB.

Samuel B. Crandall (1829-1865) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from New York.

GeorgeW.

George W. Crandall (1857-1934) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Los Angeles from 1929 to 1933.

ReedCrandall

Reed Crandall (1917-1982) was an American comic book artist known for his work on titles like 'Blackhawk' and 'Tales of Suspense.'

CharlesCrandall

Charles Crandall was an American inventor and businessman who developed the first commercially successful envelope-making machine.

EllaCrandall

Ella Crandall (1861-1944) was an American educator and suffragist who played a key role in the women's suffrage movement in Utah.

ThomasR.

Thomas R. Crandall (1873-1962) was an American rancher and politician who served as the governor of Nevada from 1919 to 1923.

HelenCrandall

Helen Crandall (1896-1982) was an American actress known for her roles in films like 'The City That Never Sleeps' and 'Private Nurse.'

RonaldCrandall

Ronald Crandall is an American painter and sculptor known for his abstract and figurative works.

GraceCrandall

Grace Crandall (1903-1990) was an American aviation pioneer who co-founded the Culver City Airport and served as its manager.

PhyllisCrandall

Phyllis Crandall (1923-2010) was an American actress known for her roles in television shows like 'I Love Lucy' and 'Perry Mason.'

Crandall Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Crandall' is of English origin. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Krándáll,' which means 'crow valley.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Crandall' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the states of Utah, Idaho, and New York.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Crandall' include 'Crandell' and 'Crandale.'
Migration and ImmigrationCrandalls have primarily migrated and settled in various regions of the United States, particularly during the westward expansion and the pioneer era.