Find out how popular the last name Crosser is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Crosser.

Crosser, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Crosser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crosser in America

Crosser is the 29198th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crosser surname appeared 811 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Crosser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crosser to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Crosser

The surname Crosser has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "crosse," meaning a crucifix or cross. The name may have been given to someone who lived near a crossroads or worked as a maker of crosses or crucifixes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name comes from the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which mentions a William le Crosser in Suffolk. The Hundred Rolls were a survey of landholders in England during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Crosyer, Crosere, and Croysser. These variations suggest that the name was likely pronounced differently in different regions of England.

One notable historical figure with the surname Crosser was Sir John Crosser, a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of London during the late 16th century. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1599.

Another prominent individual was Reverend William Crosser, an English clergyman and scholar who lived from 1635 to 1712. He was a fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, and published several works on theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, the name Crosser was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire. One example is Thomas Crosser, born in 1742 in Yorkshire, who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor of several horological innovations.

The name Crosser has also been associated with place names, such as Crosser's Green in Buckinghamshire and Crosser's Farm in Oxfordshire. These place names likely derived from individuals with the surname Crosser who lived or owned land in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the surname include Sir John Crosser (1820-1897), a British soldier and colonial administrator who served as the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, and Mary Crosser (1865-1935), an American artist and painter known for her landscape and portrait works.

While the surname Crosser is not among the most common surnames in English-speaking countries today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crosser

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Crosser.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Crosser was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Crosser has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Crosser was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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