Explore the Family Name Crosby
The meaning of Crosby
1. English: habitational name from any of various places called with Old Norse kross ‘cross’ + bȳ ‘farm, settlement’ in Lancashire, Cumberland, Westmorland, North Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire. 2. Irish: surname adopted by bearers of the Gaelic name Mac an Chrosáin (see McCrossen). History: The surname of the Irish family of Crosbie is ultimately derived from providing the chief bards to the O’Mores, Chiefs of Leix: crosán means ‘bard’ or ‘satirist’. Pádraic Mac Crosáin or Mac An Chrosáin took the Anglicized name Patrick Crosbie c.1583.
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How common is the last name Crosby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Crosby has seen an interesting shift in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 811 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 851, marking a change of -4.93%. However, despite the decrease in rank, the actual count of people with the Crosby surname increased from 38,844 to 40,563 during this period, showing growth by 4.43%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decline of 4.51%, moving from 14.4 to 13.75.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #811 | #851 | -4.93% |
| Count | 38,844 | 40,563 | 4.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 14.4 | 13.75 | -4.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Crosby
When considering ethnicity, the distribution among those bearing the Crosby name has shown measurable changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased their share by 28.57%, though they still constitute just 0.54% of all Crosbys. A notable jump of 52.08% was witnessed within the category of two or more races, expanding their proportion to 2.19%. The number of individuals identifying as White decreased by 3.57%, yet they remain the majority at 70.03%. The Hispanic segment saw an increase of 53.37%, reaching 2.5%. Meanwhile, the Black community demonstrated moderate growth of 3.98%, making up 24.02% of all Crosbys. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group experienced a slight decrease of 8.86%, leaving them at 0.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.62% | 70.03% | -3.57% |
| Black | 23.1% | 24.02% | 3.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 2.5% | 53.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.19% | 52.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0.72% | -8.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.54% | 28.57% |
Crosby ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Crosby is British & Irish, which comprises 53.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.0%) and Scandinavian (3.8%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Nigerian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 53.5% |
| French & German | 21.0% |
| Scandinavian | 3.8% |
| Other | 21.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Crosby
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Crosby have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 83.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 83.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 83.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 83.60% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 83.40% |
What Crosby haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Crosby is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-CTS241 and R-L48, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Powell, Wade, Harrison, Andrews, Byrd, West, Sanderson, Burgess, Hewitt, Webb.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Crosby surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Crosby have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Crosby" Surname 40.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Crosby" Surname 30.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Crosby" Surname 24.1%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Cat Allergy
An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.
"Crosby" Surname 44.0%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Crosby?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Crosby are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition