Crandall
An English surname most likely from a place-name or descriptive nickname, with the exact origin uncertain.
The #2,163 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 18,399 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Crandall is generally treated as an English surname, but its exact source is not firmly settled. It may come from a now-lost or obscure place-name, or from an old descriptive word that was later used as a byname. The first element is often taken to be related to an Old English or Middle English form similar to "cran" or "crane," but the second element is uncertain, so the literal meaning is not secure.
History
The surname is well established in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States, where it is found in colonial-era and later records. Families bearing the name were present in New England early on, and the spelling has remained relatively stable compared with many older surnames. Because the etymology is uncertain, most modern references treat the name cautiously rather than assigning it a single definite meaning.
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Fun fact
Crandall is uncommon enough today that many bearers are likely to be connected, at least distantly, to a relatively limited number of early family lines in North America.