Crosland
A habitational surname derived from residing near a crossroads or crossland.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,405 Americans carry the last name Crosland. That puts it at #21,759 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.41 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 243,953 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crosland surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
1.4K
1 in 243,953
Census rank
#21,759
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,195 bearers of the surname Crosland in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.41 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 21759th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crosland, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.3%. The next largest groups are Black (35.6%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Crosland
The surname Crosland is an English name derived from a place name referring to a cross on a hill. It originates from the Old English words "cros" meaning cross and "land" meaning land or estate. The name likely dates back to the 11th century or earlier in England.
One of the earliest known records of the surname Crosland appears in the 1086 Domesday Book, which mentions a place called Crosland near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. This area was likely inhabited by some of the first families to bear the Crosland surname.
The surname was also found in various forms and spellings throughout the medieval period, such as Crosland, Croseland, and Crossland. It was common for surnames to be derived from places of origin or residence during this time.
One notable bearer of the Crosland name was John Crosland (c. 1590-1670), an English merchant and member of the East India Company in the 17th century. He became a prominent figure in the Company's operations and helped establish trade routes and settlements in India.
Another significant figure was Thomas Crosland (1655-1717), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works and served as a rector in various parishes throughout his career.
In the 19th century, Huddersfield-born Joseph Crosland (1809-1859) was a notable English manufacturer and businessman who helped establish the town's textile industry.
Newton Crosland (1864-1946), born in Yorkshire, was a British civil engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of gas turbines and jet engines.
More recently, Anthony Crosland (1918-1977) was a prominent British Labour politician who served as Foreign Secretary and authored several influential books on political theory and socialism.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Crosland, originating from the Old English place name referring to a cross or landmark near an estate or land.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crosland
Among Census respondents with the surname Crosland, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.3%. The next largest groups are Black (35.6%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Crosland bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Crosland surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White58.3%
- Black or African American35.6%
- Hispanic or Latino2.3%
- Two or more races2.2%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Crosland surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,180 | #21,759 | -7.8% |
| Count | 1,228 | 1,195 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.46 | 0.41 | -10.9% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Crosland bearers went from 1,228 to 1,195 (-2.7% change). The surname moved down 1,579 positions in the national ranking, going from #20,180 to #21,759.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Crosland
FAQ
Crosland surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Crosland?
The surname Crosland holds position #21,759 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,405 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.41 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Crosland surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crosland, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.3%. The next largest groups are Black (35.6%) and Hispanic (2.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.