CRIGHTON
Crighton
Crighton is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the place name of Crighton in Dumfriesshire. The name is believed to come from the Old English words "cruc," meaning "hill," and "tun," meaning "settlement," suggesting that the original bearers of the surname may have hailed from a settlement by a hill.
The first recorded instance of the surname Crighton dates back to the early 13th century in Scotland. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with variations such as Creighton and Crichton also being used.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Crighton include Scottish architect and designer Robert Crighton, known for his contributions to Gothic Revival architecture, and British playwright Iain Crighton Smith, renowned for his works in both English and Scottish Gaelic.
Today, the surname Crighton is relatively rare but continues to be found in various regions of the United Kingdom, particularly Scotland. It holds a place in British history as a reminder of the country's rich heritage and the diverse origins of its people.
Typical given names associated with the Crighton surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Julia
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Sally
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 1,748 people named Crighton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,702nd most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Crighton.
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
Famous people named Crighton
- David Crighton - Mathematician and physicist (1942 to 2000)
- Sean Crighton - Football player
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.