Crege History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Crege

What does the name Crege mean?

The ancestors of the name Crege date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in the parish of Crick, in the diocese of Peterborough. This place-name is derived from the Old English word creke, which means a creek.

Early Origins of the Crege family

The surname Crege was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Crege family

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Crege Spelling Variations

Crege has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Crege have been found, including Criche, Crich, Crick, Critch, Creyke, Creik, Criek and many more.

Early Notables of the Crege family

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Migration of the Crege family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Creges to arrive on North American shores: Richard Crich who settled in Virginia in 1635; John Crick who settled in Philadelphia in 1766.