Cracroft (name)

Cracroft is a surname of English origin. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place in Lincolnshire, England. The place name itself is thought to originate from the Old English crawe meaning "crow" and croft meaning "enclosure" or "field," thus possibly signifying "crow field" or "enclosure frequented by crows."

The Cracroft family has historical ties to Lincolnshire, and variations of the surname can be found in records from that region dating back several centuries. Individuals bearing the surname Cracroft or its variants have migrated to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia.

Variations of the name include Crawcroft and Crowcroft. Genealogical research may reveal more specific details about individual family lineages bearing this surname.