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

Crossland, 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 Crossland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crossland in America

Crossland is the 8994th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crossland surname appeared 3,636 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Crossland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crossland 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 Crossland

The surname Crossland has its origins in England, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "cros" and "land," which together signify a "cross-shaped piece of land" or a "land with a cross marker."

Crossland is a locational surname, meaning it originated from a specific place or location. In this case, the name likely referred to individuals who resided near a cross-shaped piece of land or a location marked by a cross. Surnames derived from places were common during this period, as they helped distinguish individuals from different areas.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Crossland can be traced back to various historical documents, such as parish records and tax rolls. One notable reference is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1327, where a person named John de Crosseland is mentioned.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the name has undergone slight variations, with forms like Crosland, Crosselande, and Crosslande appearing in different records. These variations were common due to the inconsistent nature of spelling and record-keeping during those times.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Crossland was William de Crossland, who was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Lancashire in 1285. Another notable individual was John Crossland, a clergyman born in Yorkshire in the late 16th century, who served as the vicar of Halifax from 1600 until his death in 1628.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named John Crossland was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, in 1645. He was a respected merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to be influential in the region for several generations.

The Crossland surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Crossland Hill in West Yorkshire, Crossland Moor in South Yorkshire, and Crossland Top in Lancashire. These place names further reinforce the locational origins of the surname.

Other notable bearers of the Crossland surname include:

1. Samuel Crossland (1722-1784), an English clergyman and author from Yorkshire.
2. John Crossland (1766-1837), an English architect and surveyor who designed several churches in Yorkshire.
3. William Crossland (1835-1908), an English architect and surveyor from Yorkshire, known for his work on various churches and public buildings.
4. Cyril Crossland (1892-1968), a British zoologist and marine biologist who made significant contributions to the study of plankton and ocean currents.
5. Rachel Crossland (1919-2005), a British actress and singer who appeared in several films and television shows throughout her career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crossland

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

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 Crossland 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 Crossland 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 Crossland was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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