How common is the Crosfield surname?

There are approximately 1,200 people with the surname Crosfield in the United States.

Are there Crosfield soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 2 soldiers with the Crosfield surname appear in Civil War records.

Crosfield

Q: What does the surname Crosfield mean?

The surname Crosfield means "A dweller at a field marked by a cross or at a field near a crossroads.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A dweller at a field marked by a cross or at a field near a crossroads.

Etymology

Composed of 'cross' (a cross marker or intersection) and 'field' (open land). The surname likely denoted a location identifiable by a prominent cross or where paths intersected.

About the Crosfield Surname

A topographic surname referring to a distinctive field location marked by a cross or crossroads. Such surnames were common in medieval England where geographical landmarks served as identifying features.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,200 bearers in the United States #3,484 most common surname

Rare Common

Concentrated in northern England, particularly Lancashire and Yorkshire.

Crosfield Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Crosfield Surname

Charles Crosfield

Colonel

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 14th century England
Estimated Bearers: 1,200

War Records

2 soldiers with the Crosfield surname found in Civil War records.

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