2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Croshier
An occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of crosses or crosses.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Croshier. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Croshier surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Croshier in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Croshier, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.8%) and Hispanic (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Croshier
The surname Croshier is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "crocier," which means "crosier-maker" or "one who fashions crosiers." A crosier is a staff carried by bishops and abbots, typically with an ornamental crook at the top, symbolizing their pastoral office and authority.
The name likely originated in areas of England where crosier-making was a prominent trade, possibly near ecclesiastical centers or monasteries. Some early spellings of the name include Crocier, Crochere, and Crochier, reflecting the evolution of the surname over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Croshier can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dated around 1273, where a person named William le Crochere is mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the early use and spelling variations of the surname.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire, where John Crochiere is recorded as a taxpayer. This record highlights the gradual change in the spelling of the surname over time.
During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Croshier was Thomas Croshier, born in 1532 in Lincolnshire. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several works on religious matters.
Another significant individual was Sir Robert Croshier, born in 1612 in Yorkshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of parliament during the reign of King Charles I.
In the 18th century, the Croshier family gained prominence in the county of Gloucestershire. William Croshier, born in 1723, was a respected merchant and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the local community.
The surname Croshier also has connections to several place names in England, such as Crosier Green in Derbyshire and Crosier Lane in Yorkshire. These place names likely derived from the occupation of crosier-making or the presence of individuals with the surname in those areas.
Throughout history, the Croshier surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, scholars, landowners, and merchants. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its connection to the crosier-making trade remains a significant part of its rich heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Croshier
Among Census respondents with the surname Croshier, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.8%) and Hispanic (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Croshier bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Croshier surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.3% · 88
- Two or more races8.8% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino3.9% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Croshier
Croshier appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 152 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Up 152 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Croshier surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #154,755 | 0.1% |
| Count | 105 | 102 | -2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Croshier bearers went from 105 to 102 (-2.9% change). The surname moved up 152 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #154,755.
FAQ
Croshier surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Croshier?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Croshier. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Croshier?
Croshier ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Croshier. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Croshier.
Has Croshier become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Croshier went from 105 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Croshier?
Among Census respondents with the surname Croshier, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.8%) and Hispanic (3.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Croshier in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.3% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Croshier appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.3%), Two or More Races (8.8%), Hispanic (3.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Croshier (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Croshier mean?
An occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of crosses or crosses. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Croshier (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Croshier?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Croshier on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.