Krosby Coat of Arms, Crest and Name Facts

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

Family name meaning

Krosby is one more way Crosby has been written over the centuries. Its meaning, shared with Crosby, is “Village with a cross”.

Only a small detail separates the spellings: Krosby has “k” where Crosby has “c”. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Crosbey, Crosbee and Crosbie.

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