CAYTON
Cayton
Cayton is a British surname of Old English origin, derived from the place name Cayton in North Yorkshire. The name is believed to mean "farmstead of a man named Caege" or "settlement by the key-shaped rock". The first recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century in Yorkshire.
The Cayton family has historical roots in the region of North Yorkshire, particularly around the village of Cayton. Over the centuries, branches of the family may have migrated to other parts of the British Isles and beyond.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Cayton include [provide examples if any historical figure or notable person with this surname].
The Cayton surname continues to be borne by various families across the UK and around the world, reflecting the diverse heritage and history associated with this ancient British surname.
There are approximately 240 people named Cayton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Cayton.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Colin
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Kenneth
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Simon
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Charlotte
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Hayley
- Heidi
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Rebecca
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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