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

Crotsley, 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 Crotsley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crotsley in America

Crotsley is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crotsley surname appeared 212 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 Crotsley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crotsley 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 Crotsley

The surname "CROTSLEY" is believed to have its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "crut" meaning "crooked" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a crooked or bent clearing in a forest.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from the year 1273, where it appears as "Crotesle." This spelling variation indicates the name's evolution over time.

During the 14th century, the surname appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it was recorded as "Crottesleye." This spelling likely reflects the influence of regional dialects on the pronunciation and spelling of the name.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in the Records of the Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn, one of the four Inns of Court in London, where a certain John Crottesley was admitted as a member in 1467.

One notable bearer of the CROTSLEY surname was Sir Hugh Crotsley (1435-1502), a prominent landowner and knight from Staffordshire, England. He served as a member of the English Parliament and was known for his involvement in local government affairs.

Another historical figure with this surname was Elizabeth Crotsley (1560-1637), an English writer and poet who published a collection of religious poems titled "The Mirror of Virtue" in 1604.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, where the baptism of Thomas Crotsley was recorded in 1632.

William Crotsley (1678-1743), a merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, England, also bore this surname. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated a substantial portion of his wealth to support local charities and educational institutions.

As for place names associated with the surname, there is a village called Crotsley Green in the county of Staffordshire, England, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in that region.

It is worth noting that the surname CROTSLEY, while relatively uncommon, has a long and interesting history, with roots stretching back to the medieval period in England. Its evolution and various spellings reflect the linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped the English language over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crotsley

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

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

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