Crossley Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Crossley last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Crossley last name
Meaning of the Crossley last name: "clearing with a cross". Crossley is an English surname from places in Yorkshire, from Old English cros, "cross", and lēah, "clearing". The last name is typical of Halifax and the West Riding. The Crossley carpet makers of Halifax ran one of the largest carpet works in the world.
Arms associated with the Crossley name
English heraldry loves figures that echo a name, a custom seen in coats of arms linked with the Crossley name.
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Crossley name FAQ
What does the Crossley name mean?
"clearing with a cross". Common variants include Crosley, Crosslee.
Where does the Crossley surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Crossley coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Crossley coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).