Crosthwaite

Crosthwaite Meaning & Origin

About Crosthwaite
The surname Crosthwaite is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse words "kross" meaning "cross" and "thveit" meaning "clearing." It is a locational surname referring to someone who lived near or was associated with a clearing by a cross, such as a crossroads or a place of religious significance. The name is primarily found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Cumbria and West Yorkshire.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Crosthwaite is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Crosthwaite: 602
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,076
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crosthwaite based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRS0T
🗽 NYSIIS
CATA
🔊 Soundex
C6023030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R AA1 S TH W AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈkrɑsθwət/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRS0T', 'KRSTT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crosthwaite in Braille

Here's how to represent Crosthwaite in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Crosthwaite in braille

How to sign the name Crosthwaite using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Crosthwaite using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Crosthwaite in sign language

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