Cross Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Cross Name Meaning: The surname 'Cross' refers to the cross symbol which is widely used.

A topographical surname which would often refer to someone who lived near a crossroads or who lived near a cross symbol.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cross Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cross family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 736
Female Servant 424
Independent 272
Labourer 228
Male Servant 199
Farmer 151
Shoe Maker 80
Cotton Weaver 57
Weaver 55
Dress Maker 54
Butcher 47
Carpenter 46
Mason 41
Tailor 41
Apprentice 37
Ag Labourer 36
Blacksmith 31
Lace Maker 29
Publican 29
Sawyer 28
Servant 26
Pauper 26
Pupil 26
Grocer 25
Silk Weaver 23

Cross Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cross 100% 142,207
2 Crosse 83% 1,974
3 Crass 80% 1,464
4 Cariss 67% 962
5 Carss 60% 625
6 Krause 33% 614
7 Cress 80% 580
8 Criss 80% 507
9 Caress 67% 473
10 Corss 60% 260
11 Croos 80% 201
12 Carass 67% 172
13 Cresse 67% 139
14 Cros 80% 105

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The surname Cross is the most popular version of all its varients

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