CRESSWELL
Cresswell
Cresswell is a prominent British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from habitational references to various places named "Cresswell" or "Creswell" in England. These locations are believed to have originally meant "well or spring frequented by watercress". The surname can be traced back to medieval times, and its origins can be found in the pre-7th century Old English word "cresse" meaning watercress and "wella" which means spring.
Notable individuals bearing the Cresswell surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. The surname is often associated with values such as resilience, creativity, and determination.
The Cresswell coat of arms features distinctive heraldic symbols that represent the family's lineage and history. The crest typically includes elements such as watercress leaves, a well or spring, and other ornate designs.
The Cresswell surname continues to be prevalent in modern British society and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. Family histories and genealogical records often trace back to early medieval times, offering a glimpse into the rich heritage and legacy of the Cresswell name.
There are approximately 8,989 people named Cresswell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,055th most common surname in Britain. Around 138 in a million people in Britain are named Cresswell.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Janet
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Carswell
- Crasswell
- Crassweller
- Careswell
- Cresswel
- Corswell
- Craswell
- Crasweller
- Creaswell
- Creeswell
- Cresell
- Cressall
- Cressell
- Cressnell
- Cresswall
- Cressweller
- Cresswill
- Crestwell
- Creswall
- Creswell
- Crisswell
- Criswell
- Crosswell
- Croswell
- Crusswell
- Curswell
- Carswel
- Crenwell
- Cresall
- Cresill
- Gresswell
- Chriswell
- Kerswell
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.