About Cressy
The surname Cressy is of English origin and is derived from the place name Cressy, which can be found in various locations in England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cres," meaning "cress," which refers to a type of watercress plant. Therefore, the surname Cressy likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with cress. Over time, individuals with the surname Cressy spread to different regions, resulting in variations in spelling such as Cressie or Cressay.
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The surname Cressy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cressy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Cressy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cressy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.