About Cruikshank
The surname Cruikshank 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 nickname for someone who was tall and thin or had a slender build. Over time, the surname Cruikshank became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
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The surname Cruikshank is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cruikshank 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 Cruikshank in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cruikshank using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.