TheNameDBCROZIER
OccupationalMeaning
An occupational surname derived from 'crozier,' meaning a bishop's staff or the person who carried it.
Etymology
The surname comes from Old French 'crosier' (bishop's staff), which derives from Latin 'crux' (cross). The name likely originated as an occupational term for someone who carried or made bishops' staffs, or as a nickname for a church official.
About the CROZIER Surname
A French occupational surname related to ecclesiastical office and church hierarchy. The name reflects the importance of the church in medieval society.
Distribution
Found primarily in France and English-speaking countries, with notable presence in Scotland and North America.
Notable Bearers
Crozier family of Scottish clergy and nobility