Crooks Name Meaning

The name "Crooks" is of English origin and is a surname derived from the Old English word "croc" meaning hook or bend, suggesting someone who lived near a bend or hook-shaped feature in the landscape. It could also have been an occupational surname for a maker or seller of hooks.

As a surname, Crooks can be traced back to medieval times in England, and it was likely used to describe a particular characteristic or occupation of an individual or their ancestors.