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

Crosswhite, 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 Crosswhite surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crosswhite in America

Crosswhite is the 17159th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crosswhite surname appeared 1,651 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 Crosswhite.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crosswhite 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 Crosswhite

The surname Crosswhite has its origins in England, emerging in the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words 'cruc' and 'hwit,' which translate to 'cross' and 'white,' respectively. This combination likely referred to a person living near a white cross or a crossroads marked by a white cross.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1198, where a William Crukewyte is mentioned. This spelling variation offers insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, the Crosswhite name appears in various records, including the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where a Richard Crossewhyte is listed as residing in Oxfordshire. This document provides valuable information about landowners and their holdings during that period.

During the 14th century, the name continued to be documented, with references in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 for both Sussex and Norfolk. In Norfolk, a John Crossewhyte is recorded, while in Sussex, a Thomas Crossewhyte is mentioned.

One notable figure bearing the Crosswhite surname was Sir John Crosswhite (1392-1457), a prominent military commander who served under King Henry V during the Hundred Years' War. He was knighted for his bravery and leadership at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

In the 16th century, the name Crosswhite can be found in the parish records of Stratford-upon-Avon, where a William Crosswhite was baptized in 1589. This coincides with the time of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare, raising the possibility that the two may have been acquainted.

Another notable figure was Robert Crosswhite (1610-1683), an English clergyman and author who served as the vicar of Patrington in Yorkshire. He published several works, including a treatise on divine providence titled "The True Way to Happiness."

As the name spread across England, variations in spelling emerged, such as Crosswhyte, Crosswight, and Crosswaite. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the individual preferences of record-keepers.

The Crosswhite surname also found its way into various place names, such as Crosswhite Farm in Gloucestershire and Crosswhite Lane in Cheshire. These locations likely derived their names from early Crosswhite settlers or landowners in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crosswhite

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

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

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