TheNameDBCroswell
TopographicMeaning
A dweller at a well or spring marked by a cross.
Etymology
Composed of 'cross' (a cross marker) and 'well' (a water source). The surname likely designated a location where a prominent cross stood near a well or spring.
About the Croswell Surname
A topographic surname combining references to a cross marker and a water source. Such compound surnames were common in medieval England for identifying specific locations.
Distribution
Primarily found in England, with scattered presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation; primarily a regional English surname.