CRISFIELD
Crisfield
Crisfield is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin believed to have its roots in the village of Cristeshala, located in the county of Somerset. The name is classified as a habitation surname, denoting that the original bearers of this surname likely hailed from or had some association with the village of Crisfield.
Historical records indicate that individuals bearing the surname Crisfield have been found in various regions across the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in Somerset and other parts of southern England. The name has spread beyond British shores, and individuals with the surname can be found in other parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies and territories.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Crisfield have been associated with a variety of occupations and roles. Like many surnames, Crisfield may have evolved over time through changes in spelling and pronunciation, as well as intermingling with other family names through marriage and social connections.
The surname Crisfield continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive a connection to the ancestral village of Cristeshala and the history of the individuals who once bore this distinctive name.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1995). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford dictionary of family names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 34 people named Crisfield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Crisfield.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- John
- Philip
Female
Similar and related surnames
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