Crozier

Crozier Meaning & Origin

About Crozier
The surname Crozier is of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "crosaire," meaning "bearer of the cross." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who carried a bishop's crozier or staff, symbolizing their role as a bishop or an ecclesiastical official. Over time, the surname Crozier has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's historical association with the church or religious institutions.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Crozier: 4,541
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,342
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.54

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crozier 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 Crozier is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CASA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C60206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R OW1 ZH ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkroΚŠΚ’Ι™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRS', 'KRSR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crozier in Braille

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

The name Crozier in braille

How to sign the name Crozier using Sign Language

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

The name Crozier in sign language

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