About Crossley
The surname Crossley is of English origin and is derived from a locational name referring to someone who lived near a cross or crossroads. The name is derived from the Old English word "cros" meaning "cross" and "leah" meaning "woodland" or "clearing." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a prominent cross or crossroads, or to someone who worked as a cross maker or cross bearer. The surname Crossley is fairly common in England and has variations such as Crossly and Crosley.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crossley 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 Crossley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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