TheNameDBCrosfield
TopographicMeaning
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
Concentrated in northern England, particularly Lancashire and Yorkshire.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation; primarily a regional surname.