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

Crosson, 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 Crosson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crosson in America

Crosson is the 10429th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crosson surname appeared 3,085 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 Crosson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crosson 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 Crosson

The surname Crosson has its origins in Ireland and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "crosán," which means "little cross" or "crosslet." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a crossroads or a place marked by a small cross.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Crosson can be found in ancient Irish manuscripts and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century, which mentions several individuals with the Crosson surname.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Domhnall Crosson, a Irish chieftain who lived in the 14th century. He was a member of the powerful O'Conor clan and ruled over a territory in what is now County Roscommon.

In the 16th century, the Crosson name appeared in the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns, a collection of official documents from the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. These records indicate that the Crosson family held lands in various parts of Ireland during this period.

Another notable figure bearing the Crosson surname was Patrick Crosson, a Catholic priest who lived in the 17th century. He was born in County Leitrim in 1629 and is remembered for his efforts to preserve Irish language and culture during a time of religious persecution.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Crosson family settled in County Donegal, where they became prominent landowners and merchants. One member of this branch, John Crosson (1745-1825), served as a captain in the Irish Volunteers during the American Revolutionary War.

As the Crosson name spread throughout Ireland and beyond, it also became associated with various place names and locations. For example, there is a townland called Crossone in County Armagh, which may have derived its name from the Crosson family.

Other notable individuals with the Crosson surname include:

1. James Crosson (1804-1880), an Irish-American politician who served as the 16th Governor of Connecticut.
2. Kathleen Crosson (1876-1954), an Irish novelist and poet known for her works exploring themes of Irish identity and culture.
3. Michael Crosson (1928-2013), an American philosopher and academic who taught at Yale University and wrote extensively on the philosophy of language.
4. Seán Crosson (1937-2021), an Irish hurler who played for the Kilkenny senior team and won three All-Ireland medals.
5. Mary Crosson (1959-present), an American actress and voice artist known for her work in animated films and television shows.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crosson

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

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

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