Crowder - Last Names

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Crowder

/ˈkraʊdər/

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Uncommon

Meaning

One who played the crowd (a fiddle-like instrument)

Represents a connection to music, performance, and artisanal skill in pre-modern society.

Symbolism

Embodies artistic expression, tradition, and the role of the entertainer or minstrel in community life.

Etymology: Derived from the Middle English 'crowde' (fiddle) and 'ere' (player), referring to a musician who performed on the crowd, an early bowed string instrument common in medieval England.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Crowder is an occupational surname historically associated with performers who pl

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