DRAYTON
Drayton
Drayton is a surname of English origin that is locational, deriving from the various places in England named Drayton. The name Drayton is believed to have originated from a combination of the Old English words draca, meaning "dragon," and tun, meaning "settlement" or "enclosure."
Notable individuals with the surname Drayton include Michael Drayton, a prominent Elizabethan poet and playwright known for his works such as "Idea: The Shepherd's Garland" and "Poly-Olbion."
Historically, individuals with the surname Drayton were known to be landowners, farmers, or artisans residing in or near the villages of Drayton. Over time, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond through migration, trade, and other socio-political factors.
The name Drayton is often associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and a sense of heritage. Today, individuals carrying the surname Drayton can be found across the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world, with variations in spelling and pronunciation reflecting regional dialects and linguistic changes over time.
There are approximately 2,075 people named Drayton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,086th most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Drayton.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Karen
- Kathryn
- Linda
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan