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Irish Surname - Crow

Origin of the Irish Surname Crow and its Variations

The surname Crow is derived from the Old English word "crawe," which means "crow" or "raven." It is a toponymic name, meaning it was derived from a place name where the original bearer of the name lived or was from. The name is primarily associated with the English and Scottish border region, but there are also many individuals with the surname Crow in Ireland.

Individuals with the surname Crow and its variations can be found around the world, including in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Variations of the name include Crowe, McCrow, and MacCrow.

Famous People with the Surname Crow and Crowe

Russell Crowe: An Australian-born actor and filmmaker who has become one of Hollywood's most prominent leading men. He has won numerous awards for his work, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Gladiator." Crowe is known for his intense and powerful performances, and has starred in a wide range of films, from historical epics to contemporary dramas. He is also a talented musician and has released several albums as a singer-songwriter. Off screen, Crowe is known for his outspoken and at times controversial opinions on politics and social issues.
Sheryl Crow: An American singer-songwriter who has won multiple Grammy Awards for her music. Crow has released numerous successful albums, including "Tuesday Night Music Club" and "C'mon, C'mon."
Cameron Crowe: An American filmmaker known for his work as a writer and director. Crowe has directed films such as "Jerry Maguire," "Almost Famous," and "Vanilla Sky."
John Crowe Ransom: An American poet, essayist, and literary critic who was part of the "Fugitives" group of writers in the early 20th century. Ransom's most famous works include the poetry collection "Chills and Fever" and the essay collection "The New Criticism."

Variations of the Irish Surname Crow

Crowe: This variation of the surname is primarily found in Ireland and the United States. Notable individuals with this spelling include Australian actor Russell Crowe.
McCrow: This variation of the surname is primarily found in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Notable individuals with this spelling include Scottish footballer Cameron McCrow and Northern Irish musician Sharon McCrow.
MacCrow: This variation of the surname is primarily found in Ireland. Notable individuals with this spelling include Irish politician and barrister Thomas MacCrow and Irish solicitor John MacCrow.

Crow Coat of Arms

The Crow coat of arms features a shield with a black raven on a white background. The crest features a raven's head.

Crow Motto

The motto associated with the Crow family is "Virtute Duce," which means "With virtue for guide."

Please Note

There is often limited information available on a specific coat of arms and motto for an Irish surname. Sometimes there are many variations, sometimes none, we have compiled a representative, but by no means exhaustive, selection. Please visit our Coat of Arms and Motto page for more information.