FOULSTON
Foulston
The surname Foulston is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname. It is derived from the Middle English words "fowl" meaning "foul or dirty" and "stan" meaning "stone". This combination suggests that the name may have referred to a place with muddy or dirty stones, possibly a geographical or topographical feature of the area where the initial bearer of the surname lived or worked.
The Foulston surname is relatively uncommon, with most bearers of the name being concentrated in certain regions of England. The name has had various spellings over the centuries, including Foulstone, Foulstan, and Foulston.
Notable individuals with the surname Foulston include John Foulston (1772–1841), an English architect known for his work in Devon and Cornwall. Foulston's architectural style played a significant role in shaping the urban landscape of the region during the early 19th century.
The Foulston surname has a long history in England and continues to be borne by individuals around the world today.
There are approximately 272 people named Foulston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Foulston.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Arthur
- Brent
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Steven
Female
- Danielle
- Dawn
- Jane
- Margaret
- Marie
- Nicola
- Sally
- Sharon
- Susan
- Terri