Crossen

Origin and Meaning

Crossen is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word "cros," meaning cross, indicating a person who lived near a prominent cross or worked as a cross maker.

Historical Significance

The surname Crossen has a long history in the British Isles, dating back to medieval times. It is believed to have originated in the County of Lancashire in Northern England, and later spread to other parts of the country.

Distribution and Variants

The Crossen surname is relatively rare, with most bearers found in England and Scotland. Variants of the name may include Crossan, Crossin, or Crosson.

Famous Individuals

Notable individuals with the surname Crossen include John Crossen, a renowned artist from Manchester, known for his landscape paintings in the 19th century.

Modern Day

In contemporary times, the Crossen surname can still be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world. Many people bearing this surname have continued to contribute to the arts, academia, business, and other fields.

There are approximately 186 people named Crossen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Crossen.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Daniel
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Alice
  • Bernadene
  • Florence
  • Jane
  • Julie
  • Kelly
  • Laura
  • Lisa
  • Lynda
  • Marion
  • Mary
  • Moira
  • Roberta
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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