UK surname
A surname denoting someone who lived near a cross-shaped grove or thicket of trees.
In the 1881 census there were 57 people recorded with the Crossgrove surname, ranking it #25,575 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 13, ranked #37,278, down from #25,575 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Girvan, Kirkmichael and Darlington. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Crossgrove is 103 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 77.2%.
1881 census count
57
Ranked #25,575
Modern count
13
2016, ranked #37,278
Peak year
1861
103 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Crossgrove surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Crossgrove surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 65 | #21,747 |
| 1861 | historical | 103 | #20,650 |
| 1881 | historical | 57 | #25,575 |
| 1891 | historical | 56 | #29,638 |
| 1901 | historical | 37 | #30,009 |
| 1911 | historical | 17 | #31,675 |
| 1997 | modern | 19 | #35,928 |
| 1998 | modern | 20 | #35,885 |
| 1999 | modern | 19 | #36,041 |
| 2000 | modern | 21 | #35,799 |
| 2001 | modern | 21 | #35,646 |
| 2002 | modern | 16 | #36,267 |
| 2003 | modern | 14 | #36,512 |
| 2004 | modern | 15 | #36,530 |
| 2005 | modern | 13 | #36,833 |
| 2006 | modern | 15 | #36,707 |
| 2007 | modern | 14 | #36,886 |
| 2008 | modern | 14 | #36,950 |
| 2009 | modern | 15 | #36,942 |
| 2010 | modern | 15 | #37,038 |
| 2011 | modern | 15 | #37,030 |
| 2012 | modern | 14 | #37,078 |
| 2013 | modern | 14 | #37,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 13 | #37,256 |
| 2015 | modern | 13 | #37,251 |
| 2016 | modern | 13 | #37,278 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Girvan, Kirkmichael, Darlington, Govan Combination and Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girvan | Ayr |
| 2 | Kirkmichael | Ayr |
| 3 | Darlington | Durham |
| 4 | Govan Combination | Lanark |
| 5 | Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry | Forfar |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Crossgrove surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Crossgrove, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Crossgrove surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Crossgrove household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Crossgrove is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Crossgrove is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Crossgrove, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Crossgrove has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is a locational name derived from the Old English words "cros" meaning cross and "grāf" meaning grove or small wood. This suggests that the name likely referred to a crossroads or an area where a road crossed a small wooded area.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where it appears as "de Crosgrove." This entry suggests that the name originated from a specific location called Crossgrove, although the exact location is not certain.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "de Crosgrove," "de Crossegrove," and "de Crosgrove." These variations reflect the fluidity of spelling during that time period.
A notable early bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Crossgrove, who lived in the late 13th century and was a knight from Lincolnshire. He is mentioned in several historical records from the reign of King Edward I.
During the 14th century, the name continued to appear in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where it is listed as "de Crossegrove." This suggests that there may have been a place called Crossegrove in Oxfordshire at the time.
In the 15th century, the spelling of the name began to stabilize, and it appeared more frequently in records as "Crossgrove." One notable bearer from this period was John Crossgrove, a merchant from London who was involved in the wool trade with Flanders.
Another prominent individual with the surname Crossgrove was Sir William Crossgrove, who lived in the 16th century and was a member of the English gentry. He owned land in Hertfordshire and was mentioned in several historical documents related to land disputes and local governance.
During the 17th century, the name continued to be found in various parts of England, with families bearing the surname in counties such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire. One notable figure from this period was Reverend Thomas Crossgrove, a clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire.
As the centuries progressed, the Crossgrove surname spread to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to other parts of the world through emigration. While the name may have originated from a specific location in England, it has since become a widespread surname with bearers in various countries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Crossgrove surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lanarkshire leads with 18 Crossgroves recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.01x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lanarkshire | 18 | 10.01x |
| Durham | 10 | 6.05x |
| Northumberland | 8 | 9.67x |
| Staffordshire | 8 | 4.26x |
| Angus | 4 | 7.77x |
| Ayrshire | 4 | 9.61x |
| Argyllshire | 3 | 19.38x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.71x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.18x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Barony in Lanarkshire leads with 8 Crossgroves recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.58x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Barony | 8 | 17.58x |
| Wolstanton | 8 | 140.35x |
| Wallsend | 7 | 267.18x |
| Cambusnethan | 5 | 125.31x |
| Govan | 5 | 11.24x |
| West Auckland | 5 | 833.33x |
| Dundee | 4 | 20.80x |
| Kirkmichael | 3 | 789.47x |
| Knapdale South | 3 | 566.04x |
| Lamesley | 3 | 337.08x |
| Aston | 1 | 2.59x |
| Girvan | 1 | 96.15x |
| Houghton Le Spring | 1 | 87.72x |
| Huddersfield | 1 | 12.45x |
| Newcastle On Tyne St | 1 | 23.31x |
| Westoe | 1 | 10.66x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Crossgrove surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Crossgrove surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Crossgrove households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 6 |
| Forgeman (Iron) | 2 |
| Agri Lab | 1 |
| Char Woman | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Labourer Chemical Wks (Manuf) | 1 |
| Labourer Chemical Works (Manuf) | 1 |
| Labourer General | 1 |
| Mason | 1 |
| Servant | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 57 people were recorded with the Crossgrove surname. That placed it at #25,575 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 13 in 2016. That gives Crossgrove a modern rank of #37,278.
A surname denoting someone who lived near a cross-shaped grove or thicket of trees.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Crossgrove bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.