Crosby

== English == === Etymology === From Old Norse kross (“cross”) + býr (“settlement”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkɹɒz.bi/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkɹɑz.bi/ Rhymes: -ɒzbi === Proper noun === Crosby A locale in England: A village in Crosscanonby parish, Cumberland, Cumbria, previously in Allerdale borough (OS grid ref NY0738). A northern suburb of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire district, Lincolnshire (OS grid ref SE8811). A town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside (OS grid ref SJ3198). A civil parish (served by Thornton-le-Beans and Crosby-Cotcliffe Parish Council) south-east of Northallerton, North Yorkshire, previously in Hambleton district. A village on the Isle of Man (OS grid ref SC3279). A northern English and Scottish habitational surname from Old Norse. A surname from Irish, a variant of Crosbie. A male given name transferred from the surname. A suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa; named for mine operator J. H. Crosby. A locale in the United States: An unincorporated community in Houston County, Alabama. A city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota; named for mine operator George H. Crosby. A town in Amite County and Wilkinson County, Mississippi; named for lumber mill operator L. O. Crosby. A city, the county seat of Divide County, North Dakota; named for businessman S. A. Crosby. A township in Hamilton County, Ohio. An unincorporated community in McKean County, Pennsylvania. A census-designated place in Harris County, Texas; named for railroad engineer G. J. Crosby. An unincorporated community in Kitsap County, Washington; named for one of the places in England. ==== Alternative forms ==== Crosbie, Crossby, Corsby (British surname) ==== Derived terms ==== Crosby County Crosby Garrett Crosbyton ==== Translations ==== === References ===