About Crookston
The surname Crookston is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "crocc" meaning "crook" or "bend," and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the name Crookston likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a settlement or farm situated near a bend or crook in a river or road. The name Crookston may also have been used as a topographical surname for someone who lived near a crook or bend in the landscape.
The surname Crookston is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crookston 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 Crookston in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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