DUTTON
Dutton
Dutton is an ancient English surname of locational origin, deriving from various places in England named Dutton, such as Dutton in Cheshire, Lancashire, and Oxfordshire. The name is thought to have originated from the Old English "dūn," meaning hill, and "tūn," meaning enclosure or settlement.
The Dutton surname is first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Duntone." Over the centuries, the name has evolved with different spellings, including Duttone, Duton, and Dutton.
The Dutton family has a rich history, with notable bearers of the surname including Sir Piers Dutton, an English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War, and Sir Ralph Dutton, a prominent British politician in the 20th century.
Today, the surname Dutton is found throughout the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries, notably the United States and Australia. It remains a symbol of English heritage and ancestral pride for many individuals and families bearing the name.
There are approximately 12,309 people named Dutton in the UK. That makes it the 733rd most common surname in Britain. Around 189 in a million people in Britain are named Dutton.
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
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Joan
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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