Crowley is a surname, which was traditionally pronounced in English but is now often pronounced .NLS Other Writings: Say How, A-D - National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) , Library of Congress
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, where it started as a branch of the MacDermots. It is from Teige, a Prince of Moylurg, down to Cruadhlaoch that the line of descent for the Crowleys begins. A junior branch of the Crowley family also emerged and moved to the area of Dunmanway, in the west of

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. They eventually became a distinct sept with their chief at Kilshallow, thriving while their family of origin gradually decreased in number. The majority of the Crowley family came from the county of Cork, with three-quarters of the family originating from there. The Irish ''O Cruadhlaoich'' or ''Ua Cruadhlaoich'', a

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name meaning "descendant of the hard hero" or "descendant of the hardy warrior", was anglicised to "Crowley" or "O'Crowley".

People with the surname

Aleister Crowley Aleister Crowley (; born Edward Alexander Crowley; 12 October 1875 – 1 December 1947) was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, painter, novelist, and mountaineer. He founded the religion of Thelema, identifying himself as the pr ...

(1875–1947), English occultist * Ambrose Crowley (1658–1713), English industrialist of the late 17th and early 18th centuries *

Amelia Crowley Amelia Crowley is an Irish actress and stand-up comedian. She is known for playing Fiona Piggott on RTÉ's ''Fair City'', Deirdre Mallon in ''Derry Girls'', and for her theatre work in the UK and Ireland. Career Crowley has made film appeara ...

(fl. 1995–), Irish actress * Ann Crowley (singer) (born 1929), American singer and actress) * Benjamin Crowley, namesake of Crowley's Ridge in Arkansas (–1842) * Bill Crowley (baseball) (1857–1891), American baseball player *

Bob Crowley Bob Crowley (born 10 June 1952) is a theatre designer (scenic and costume), and theatre director. He lives between London, New York and West Cork in the south west of Ireland. Career Born in Cork, Ireland on 10 June 1952, Bob Crowley is the ...

(born 1952), Irish theatre director *

Brian Crowley Brian Donal Crowley (born 4 March 1964) is an Irish former Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the South constituency from 1994 to 2019. He served as a Senator from 1993 to 1994, after being n ...

(born 1964), Irish MEP * Brian Lee Crowley, Canadian politician * Candy Crowley (born 1948), American news anchor, political correspondent for the CNN television network * Carrie Crowley (born 1964), Irish actress * Cheree Crowley (born 1988), New Zealander professional wrestler, better known as Dakota Kai *

Clive Crowley Clive Stanley Crowley DCM (2 August 1890 – 25 June 1918) was an Australian grazier and soldier who was killed during the First World War. Letters between Crowley and his mother were part of the historical material that inspired the libretto ...

(1890–1918), Australian grazier and soldier * Daniel Crowley (disambiguation), several people * Darren Crowley (born 1987), Irish hurler * David Crowley (Ohio politician) (1937–2011), Cincinnati City Council member * David Crowley (Wisconsin politician) (born 1986), Wisconsin State Assembly member * Dennis Crowley (born 1976), American internet entrepreneur * Dermot Crowley (born 1947), Irish actor *

Elizabeth Crowley Elizabeth S. Crowley (born November 27, 1977) is an American politician. She was previously the New York City Council member for the 30th district from 2009 to 2017, representing the neighborhoods of Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village, Ridgew ...

(born 1977), American politician * Elizabeth Crowley (Rhode Island politician) (born 1951), American politician *

Evin Crowley Evin Crowley is a Northern Irish actress born 1945, Bangor. Evin started as a Lyric Player at the home of Mary O'Malley and her husband (later to become the Lyric Theatre, Belfast). Career Evin first appeared on stage from the mid-to-late 19 ...

(born 1945), Northern Irish actress * Flor Crowley (1934–1977), Teachta Dála from West Cork * Francis Crowley (1912–1932), American murderer and career criminal * Frank Crowley (athlete) (1909–1980), American middle- and long-distance runner * Frank Crowley (politician) (born 1939), Teachta Dála from Cork North West *

Frederick Crowley Frederick Hugh Crowley (31 December 1890 – 5 May 1945) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) from 1927 to 1945. He was born on 31 December 1890 in the family home at Gurteen, County Cork, son of Michael N. Cr ...

(1890–1945), Teachta Dála for Kerry South * Gary Crowley (born 1961), British broadcaster, TV presenter and DJ *

Grace Crowley Grace Adela Williams Crowley (pr: as in "slowly") (28 May 1890 – 21 April 1979) was an Australian artist and modernist painter. Early life and education Grace Crowley was born in May 1890 in Barraba, New South Wales. She was the fourth chi ...

(1890–1979), Australian artist * Herbert Crowley (1873–1937), British painter and cartoonist *

Honor Crowley Honor Mary Crowley (; 19 October 1903 – 18 October 1966) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Kerry South constituency from 1945 to 1966. She was one of five daughters of the MP John Pius Boland, wh ...

(1903–1966), Teachta Dála for Kerry South * J.C. Crowley (born 1947), American musician * James Crowley (athlete), Irish American Athletic Club distance runner * James Crowley, police officer in Cambridge, Massachusetts * James Crowley (politician) (1880–1946), Irish nationalist politician * Jeananne Crowley (born 1949), Irish-born actress and writer * Jeremiah Crowley (politician) (1832–1901), in Massachusetts * Jeremiah J. Crowley (1861–1927), American religious leader and writer *

Jim Crowley James Harold "Sleepy Jim" Crowley (September 10, 1902 – January 15, 1986) was an American football player and coach. He gained fame as one-fourth of the University of Notre Dame's legendary "Four Horsemen" backfield where he played halfback f ...

(1902–1986), American college football player * Jimmy Crowley, Irish folk musician *

Joe Crowley (television presenter) Joe Crowley is an English television presenter and broadcast journalist, best known for presenting and. reporting on ''The One Show'' and '' Countryfile'' as well as co-presenting the factual BBC One series ''Holiday Hit Squad'' since 2013 ...

, British television presenter *

Joe Crowley Joseph Crowley (born March 16, 1962) is an American politician and consultant who served as U.S. Representative from New York's 14th congressional district from 1999 to 2019. He was defeated by Democratic primary challenger Alexandria Ocasio-C ...

(born 1962), American politician * Joseph Robert Crowley (1915–2003), American Catholic bishop *

John Francis Crowley John Francis Crowley (10 August 1891 - 22 October 1942) was an Irish revolutionary who holds the Guinness World Record for the longest hunger strike in history. From 11 August to 12 November 1920, Crowley, along with 10 others, underwent a hunger ...

(1891–1942), Irish revolutionary and longest hunger striker in history * John Crowley (disambiguation), several people *

Johnny Crowley Johnny Crowley (born 21 February 1956) is an Irish former hurler who played as a centre-back at senior level for the Cork county team. Born in Enniskean, County Cork, his family later moved to the city. He attended Coláiste Stiofáin Naof ...

(born 1956), Irish hurling player *

Johnny Crowley (Gaelic footballer) John Crowley is an Irish former Gaelic football forward with the Glenflesk and Bishopstown clubs, East Kerry divisional side and, at senior level, for the Kerry county team. Playing career Club With the East Kerry team, Crowley won three co ...

, Irish footballer * Joseph Crowley (disambiguation), several people * Kacy Crowley, American musician * Kathleen Crowley (1929–2017), Miss America contestant and actress *

Kieran Crowley Kieran James Crowley (born 31 August 1961) is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, who is the head coach of Italy. He has also coached the New Zealand Under-19s in the 2007 World Championships as well as coaching provincial side ...

(born 1961), New Zealand Rugby player * Leo Crowley (1889–1972), cabinet member of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt * Margaret Crowley (speed skater) (born 1986), American speed skater * Margaret Crowley (athlete) (born 1967), Australian runner * Mart Crowley (1935–2020), American playwright * Mary Catherine Crowley (1856–1920; pen name, "Janet Grant"), American writer * Matthias F. Cowley (1858–1940), American apostle of the LDS Church * Michael Crowley (disambiguation), several people * Mike Crowley (born 1975), American ice hockey player * Miles Crowley (1859–1921), member of the US Congress (1879–1883) from Texas * Monica Crowley (born 1968), American radio commentator *

Nathan Crowley Nathan Crowley (born 28 February 1966) is an English production designer and a former art director, who is best known for his collaborations with Christopher Nolan. He was nominated six times for an Academy Award for Best Production Design for ' ...

, British film production designer * Noel Crowley (born 1962), Irish hurling player * Pádraig Crowley (born 1957), Irish hurling player * Pat Crowley (born 1933), American actress *

Pat Crowley (rugby union) Patrick Joseph Bourke Crowley (20 October 1923 – 9 June 1981) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A flanker, Crowley represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national rugby union team, from 1949 to 1950. ...

(1293–1981), New Zealander rugby union player * Paul Crowley (footballer) (born 1980), Irish footballer * Paul F. Crowley (born 1934), Pennsylvania House of Representatives member * Peter William Crowley (1900–1963), Irish revolutionary and longest hunger striker in history * Philip Crowley (disambiguation), several people *

Richard Crowley Richard Crowley (December 14, 1836 – July 22, 1908) was a United States representative from New York. He was born in Pendleton, New York. He attended the public schools and Lockport Union School. Later, he studied law, was admitted to the bar ...

(1836–1908), member of the US Congress (1895–1897) from New York * Robert Crowley (disambiguation), several people * Rodney R. Crowley (1836–1913), New York lawyer and politician *

Roger Crowley Roger Crowley (born 1951) is a British historian and author known for his books on maritime and Mediterranean history. Life and career Roger Crowley was educated at Sherborne School and read English at Emmanuel College Cambridge. As the child ...

(born 1951), British author *

Rosemary Crowley Rosemary Anne Crowley (; born 30 July 1938) is a former Australian politician. She served as a Senator for South Australia from 1983 to 2002, representing the Australian Labor Party (ALP). In the Keating Government she held ministerial office ...

(born 1938), Labor Senator for South Australia *

Ryan Crowley Ryan Crowley (born 5 March 1984) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Fremantle Football Club and the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He played as a midfielder and specialised ...

(born 1984), Australian footballer * Stephen Crowley (cricketer) (born 1961), English cricketer * Steve Crowley, American Marine killed during the siege of the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan *

Tadhg Crowley Tadhg Crowley (1 May 1890 – 25 July 1969) was an Irish revolutionary and Fianna Fáil politician. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Limerick constituency at the June 1927 general election. Early life Bo ...

(1890–1969), Irish politician from Limerick * Tadhgo Crowley (1921–1963), Gaelic football player * Ted Crowley (born 1970), American ice hockey player * Terry Crowley (born 1947), American baseball coach *

Terry Crowley (linguist) Terence Michael Crowley (1 April 1953 – 15 January 2005) was a linguist specializing in Oceanic languages as well as Bislama, the English-lexified Creole recognized as a national language in Vanuatu. From 1991 he taught in New Zealand. Previous ...

(1953–2005), British-Australian linguist specializing in Oceanic languages * Thomas Crowley (disambiguation), several people * Timothy Crowley (1847–1921), Irish revolutionary * Tim Crowley (born 1952), Irish sportsperson * Walt Crowley (1947–2007), Washington State community leader *

Irene Craigmile Bolam Irene Craigmile Bolam (born Irene Madalaine O'Crowley; October 1, 1904 – July 7, 1982) was an American banker and resident of Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. In 1970, a book that was soon widely discredited set forth an allegatio ...

née O'Crowley (1904–1982), falsely accused of being Amelia Earhart

Fictional characters

* Anthony Crowley, a demon in the novel ''Good Omens'' * Father Crowley, catholic priest in TV comedy-drama ''Desperate Housewives'' * Fran Crowley, in TV sitcom ''Mama's Family'' * Terry Crowley (The Shield), in TV drama ''The Shield'' * Victor Crowley, in 2006 film ''Hatchet'' * Crowley, in TV drama series ''Supernatural'' * Crowley, in TV drama series ''The Walking Dead'' * Crowley, played by Eugene Levy in the 1992 movie '' Stay Tuned'' * Crowley, in John Flanagan's '' Ranger's Apprentice''

References

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People with the surname

Fictional characters

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