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

Crosslin, 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 Crosslin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crosslin in America

Crosslin is the 22173rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crosslin surname appeared 1,165 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 Crosslin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crosslin 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 Crosslin

The surname Crosslin originates from England and dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place called Crosslands, which was located in various regions of England, including Yorkshire and Lancashire.

The name Crosslin is thought to have evolved from the Old English words "cros" and "land," meaning a cross-shaped piece of land or a place marked by a cross. This could suggest that the original bearers of the name may have lived near a prominent cross or a crossroads.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Crosslin can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1273, which mentions a Richard de Crosseland. This historical document served as a survey of landholdings and taxation records in various counties of England.

In the 14th century, the Crosslin surname appeared in the Poll Tax Records of Yorkshire, which were tax records maintained by the English government during that period. This indicates that the name was well-established in the northern regions of England.

Notably, a John Crosslin was recorded as a merchant in the city of York in the late 15th century, suggesting that the name had gained prominence among the merchant class of that era.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Crosslin surname was Sir Thomas Crosslin (1520-1592), a prominent landowner and member of the English gentry from Lancashire. He was known for his involvement in local politics and served as a member of the House of Commons.

Another notable figure was Captain William Crosslin (1635-1702), an English naval officer who served during the Anglo-Dutch Wars and played a significant role in several naval battles against the Dutch fleet.

In the 18th century, the Crosslin surname was associated with the town of Crosslandhill in West Yorkshire, which may have been named after the surname or vice versa.

Throughout history, the Crosslin surname has been recorded with various spellings, such as Crossland, Crosselande, and Crosland, reflecting the evolution of the English language and regional dialects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crosslin

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

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

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