DUFTON
Dufton
Dufton is a surname of British origin, believed to have originated from the village of Dufton in Cumbria, England. The name is derived from the Old Norse word "dubbe" meaning "to plunge or dive" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "farmstead", indicating that the name was likely given to someone who lived near a deep pool or had some association with water.
The Dufton family is thought to have been primarily located in the northern regions of England, particularly in Cumbria and the surrounding areas. Over the centuries, the surname has spread throughout the UK and beyond through migration and emigration.
Individuals with the surname Dufton have been noted in various historical documents, indicating their presence in different social and occupational roles. The name has remained relatively rare, contributing to its distinctiveness among British surnames.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Dufton can be found across the UK and in various parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The history and origins of the Dufton surname continue to fascinate genealogists and historians interested in tracing the lineage of British families.
There are approximately 655 people named Dufton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Dufton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Geoffrey
- Ian
- John
- Keith
- Kevin
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan