About Crookshank
The surname Crookshank is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "krókr," meaning "hook" or "bend," and the Old English word "sceanc," meaning "leg." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a crooked leg or a bent limb. Over time, the surname Crookshank has evolved and is now associated with various families of Scottish descent.
The surname Crookshank is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crookshank 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 Crookshank in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Crookshank using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.