About Crosthwait
The surname Crosthwait is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Krossþveit," meaning "cross clearing." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a place named Crosthwait or a similar variation. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a crossroads or a prominent cross-shaped landmark.
The surname Crosthwait is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crosthwait 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 Crosthwait is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Crosthwait in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Crosthwait using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.