About Cruickshanks
The surname Cruickshanks is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "cruach" meaning "stack" or "heap" and the word "seang" meaning "thin" or "slender." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was tall and thin or had a slender build. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Cruickshanks can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for their physical appearance.
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The surname Cruickshanks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cruickshanks 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 Cruickshanks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cruickshanks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.