About Cruickshank
The surname Cruickshank is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic words "cruach" meaning "stack" or "heap" and "seang" meaning "thin" or "slender." It is believed to have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who was tall and thin or had a slender build. Over time, the surname Cruickshank became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
The surname Cruickshank is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cruickshank 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 Cruickshank is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cruickshank in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cruickshank using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.