CREIGHTON
Creighton
Creighton is a distinguished British surname with Scottish origins. The name is derived from the town of Creighton in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The town's name itself comes from the Gaelic "Crich" meaning boundary and "dun" meaning fort. Over time, individuals who resided in or near Creighton adopted the surname.
The Creighton family has a rich history, with members distinguished in various fields such as politics, academia, and the military. One of the most notable figures with the surname was Robert Creighton (1593–1672), a Scottish churchman who became the Bishop of Bath and Wells and later the Bishop of London.
The surname Creighton has spread beyond its Scottish origins, with bearers of the name found in different parts of the United Kingdom and even internationally. As with many surnames, variations in spelling are common, such as Crichton or Cryton.
Today, the Creighton surname continues to be borne by individuals proud of their Scottish heritage and the legacy of those who have carried the name throughout history.
There are approximately 2,803 people named Creighton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,189th most common surname in Britain. Around 43 in a million people in Britain are named Creighton.
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
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Steven
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gemma
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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