Wolstencroft: Surname History and Family Crest

Wolstencroft is a branch of the Wolstenholme name tree.

What does the surname Wolstencroft mean?

Its meaning, shared with Wolstenholme, is “Wulfstan's water meadow”.

Is Wolstencroft the same name as Wolstenholme?

Wolstencroft is listed among the recognised spellings of Wolstenholme. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Other spellings include Woolstenholme.

Does every Wolstencroft family have a crest?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Wolstenholme surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Wolstencroft family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.