As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: In the Gaelic) criochton signifies a boundary hill, end, limit, landmark; creachton, the hill or castle of plunder, or the ruined, pillaged place.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Patronymica Britannica (1860)

CRICHTON. An ancient castle and estate in Edinburghshire, well known in history, and long the seat of the family.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

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