About Crosby
The surname Crosby is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Krossa" or "Krokr," meaning "hook" or "bend," and the Old English word "byr," meaning "settlement" or "farm." Therefore, the surname Crosby can be interpreted as "the settlement or farm near the bend or hook." It is a locational surname, often associated with places named Crosby in England, Scotland, and Ireland. The name has variations such as Crosbie and Crossby.
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