About Crookes
The surname Crookes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cruc," meaning "cross." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a cross or a crossroads. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who carried a cross or had a cross-shaped birthmark. Overall, the surname Crookes is associated with a geographical or occupational origin related to crosses.
The surname Crookes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crookes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Crookes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Crookes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Crookes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.