About Crosse
The surname Crosse is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse word "kross," meaning "cross," and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a cross or a crossroads. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who carried a cross as a religious symbol or who had a cross-shaped birthmark. The surname Crosse could also have originated as a metonymic occupational name for a carpenter or a woodworker who made crosses. Overall, the surname Crosse is associated with the symbol of the cross and its various interpretations.
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The surname Crosse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crosse 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 Crosse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Crosse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Crosse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.