Cremins History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Cremins

What does the name Cremins mean?

The Cremins surname is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Cruimín, which means "descendant of Cruimín," which is derived from the word "crom," meaning "bent," or "crooked."

Early Origins of the Cremins family

The surname Cremins was first found in County Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Cremins family

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Cremins Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cremin, Crimmin, Cremins, O Cremin, McCremon and others.

Early Notables of the Cremins family

Charles MacCarty (Cormac Oge McCarthy), (d. 1640). He was from the ancient line of Dermot McCarthy, King of Munster, and was created the 1st Viscount Muskerry in 1628. His motto was "Forti et fideli nihil difficile," which translates as "to...
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Cremins migration to the United States +

Cremins Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

E. Cremins, aged 25, who arrived in America from Liverpool, in 1892

Cremins Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Jeremiagh Cremins, aged 22, who arrived in America from Killarney, in 1903
William Cremins, aged 21, who arrived in America from Ireland, in 1907
Delia Cremins, aged 24, who arrived in America from Marple, England, in 1911
Mary Cremins, aged 19, who arrived in America from Castlisland, Ireland, in 1911
James Cremins, aged 55, who arrived in America, in 1914
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Contemporary Notables of the name Cremins (post 1700) +

Robert Anthony "Bob" Cremins (1906-2004), American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox during the 1927 season
Bobby Cremins (b. 1947), retired American college basketball head coach at Appalachian State, Georgia Tech
Gus Cremins (b. 1921), Irish Gaelic football All-Ireland Senior medal holder of the 1945 Kerry County Championship