Croom (name)
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Croom is a surname of English, and in some cases, North American origin.[1]
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[edit] Etymology of the name
Croom is a surname of English and in some cases North American origin. There are various explanations for the surname of English origin.[1]
- The name is a surname of English origin from the the nickname of a hunchback or cripple, derived from Middle English crom(p), Old English crumb, meaning "bent", "crooked" and "stooping".[1]
- The name can also be a metonymic occupational name for the maker, seller or user of books. It is derived from the Middle English crome, cromb, meaning "hook", "crook".[1]
- The name may also be a habitational name after Croome in the East Riding of Yorkshire or Croome in Worcestershire. The place in Yorkshire is named from the Old English crohum which is a dative plural of croh meaning "corner", "blend". The place in Worcestershire is named after an old British name for a river.[1]
- In North America, Croom, in some cases is an Americanization of the German Krumm.[1]
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[edit] People with the surname Croom
- Larry Croom, (born 1981), American, professional American football player.
- Sylvester Croom, (born 1954), American, football head coach at Mississippi State University.
- Sylvester Croom, Sr. father of Sylvester Croom.
[edit] People with the given name Croom
- George Croom Robertson, (1842–1892), Scottish,, philosopher.
[edit] Other
- Reginald Croom-Johnson, (1879–1957), British, politician and judge.
