CROSSFIELD
Crossfield
Crossfield is a surname of English origin with ties to the northern regions of the country. The name is believed to have Anglo-Saxon roots, deriving from the Old English words "cros" meaning cross and "feld" meaning field.
Origins and Distribution
The surname Crossfield is primarily found in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cheshire. These areas were historically agriculturally rich, explaining the prevalence of surnames related to fields and land.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals bearing the surname Crossfield include [List notable individuals with the surname Crossfield if specific individuals exist].
References
- Reaney, P.H. and R.M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991.
External Links
- [Link to Crossfield Family History and Genealogy Resources]
Overall, the surname Crossfield is a testament to the ancient English practice of acquiring and passing down surnames based on one's occupation, environment, or other distinguishing characteristics.
There are approximately 706 people named Crossfield in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,644th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Crossfield.
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
- Carl
- Ian
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Kevin
- Mark
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Christine
- Diane
- Helen
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Marguerite
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.