2000
#105,374
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 157
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Crossnoe
One whose family originated from a place called "Crossknowe".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Crossnoe. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Crossnoe 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Crossnoe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Crossnoe, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Crossnoe
The surname Crossnoe has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a specific place or region. One theory suggests that it may have been derived from a place called "Cross Knoll," which could refer to a small hill or mound near a crossroads.
Another possibility is that the name is a compound word formed by combining the Old English words "cros" (cross) and "hoe" (a ridge or hill). This would indicate that the name referred to someone who lived near a cross-shaped hill or ridge. Variations in spelling, such as Crossnow or Crossnowe, were common in those times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Crossnoe can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable example is found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, which mention a person named John de Crossenho. This reference provides evidence of the name's existence during the Middle Ages.
In the 14th century, the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, where a certain William Crossenowe is mentioned in 1379. This record suggests that the name was present in different parts of England during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Crossnoe. One such person was Sir John Crossnoe (1515-1587), who served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another was William Crossnoe (1620-1689), a prominent landowner and merchant in the county of Devon.
In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Thomas Crossnoe (1734-1811), a renowned historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of England. His works, such as "The Annals of Antiquity" and "Chronicles of the English Realm," were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.
Moving into the 19th century, we find Mary Crossnoe (1823-1897), a celebrated poet and writer whose works were published in various literary journals of the time. Her collection of poems, "Verses from the Heart," received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and lyrical beauty.
It is worth noting that while the surname Crossnoe may have had its roots in specific locations or geographical features, it eventually spread to various parts of England and beyond, as people migrated and traveled. The name has continued to be passed down through generations, carrying with it the rich history and heritage of its origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Crossnoe
Among Census respondents with the surname Crossnoe, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Crossnoe 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 Crossnoe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 108
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.3% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Crossnoe
Crossnoe appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#114,424
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 153
-4 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 9,050 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-32 bearers (-20.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 26,885 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #105,374 | 157 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #114,424 | 153 | 0.05 | -4 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 9,050 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -32 bearers (-20.9%) | Down 26,885 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 Crossnoe 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 | #114,424 | #141,309 | -23.5% |
| Count | 153 | 121 | -20.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Crossnoe bearers went from 153 to 121 (-20.9% change). The surname moved down 26,885 positions in the national ranking, going from #114,424 to #141,309.
FAQ
Crossnoe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Crossnoe?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Crossnoe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Crossnoe?
Crossnoe ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 121 people with the surname Crossnoe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Crossnoe.
Has Crossnoe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Crossnoe went from 153 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 32 (-20.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #114,424 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Crossnoe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Crossnoe, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%). 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 Crossnoe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Crossnoe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Two or More Races (5.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.3%). 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 Crossnoe (2000, 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 Crossnoe mean?
One whose family originated from a place called "Crossknowe". 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 Crossnoe (0.04 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 have the surname Crossnoe?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.