CARTEN
Carten
Carten is a surname of British origin with a long history dating back to medieval times. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French and Middle English word "cartaine," which referred to a type of sturdy fabric or cloth used for making garments.
The Carten surname is most commonly found in regions of England, particularly in the northern counties such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Carten have spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants residing in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Individuals with the surname Carten have been involved in various occupations and industries, including agriculture, trade, and the military. The name has also been linked to notable figures in British history, though the specifics may vary depending on the branch of the family tree.
Today, the surname Carten continues to be passed down through generations, representing a connection to the past and a shared heritage for those who bear it. Like many British surnames, Carten serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of history and culture that has shaped the British Isles over the centuries.
There are approximately 47 people named Carten in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Carten.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
Female
Similar and related surnames
- Carte
- Careton
- Carlten
- Carsten
- Cartens
- Carthen
- Carton
- Cartoon
- Cartton
- Cauton
- Cawton
- Chorton
- Corten
- Cortens
- Corton
- Cortten
- Courten
- Courton
- Curten
- Curton
- Curtons
- Kairton
- Karten
- Karton
- Kartun
- Kearton
- Kerten
- Kirten
- Korten
- Kurten
- Carden
- Caren
- Cartan
- Cartin
- Cordon
- Creedon
- Critten
- Croydon
- Cruden
- Cureton
- Garton
- Gordon
- Graddon
- Gration
- Grattan
- Graydon
- Gretton
- Kerton
- Kirton
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.