The Crispe Family Name

Ancestors listed as Crispe are often found as Crisp a generation earlier. The name is usually explained as “Curly-haired”.

• Crispe adds “e” to Crisp, a small change that appeared as the name was written down.
• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.
• Related forms: Crisps.

Crispe coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Crisp surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Crispe surname pack.