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.

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