GRANTON
Granton
Granton is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to Scotland. The surname is derived from a habitational name, referring to someone who came from the village of Granton, situated in Midlothian, Scotland. The village's name is believed to be of Old English origin, possibly meaning "gravel settlement" or "farmstead by the gravelly ground".
The Granton surname has a long history in Scotland, with records dating back to the medieval period. The Granton family is known to have resided in various regions of Scotland, and the surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond through migration and family expansion.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Granton have made significant contributions in various fields, including business, academia, politics, and the arts. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its presence within British and global communities.
There are approximately 154 people named Granton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Granton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- George
- Jason
- John
- Karl
- Michael
- Paul
- Steven
- Stuart
Female
- Geraldine
- Helen
- Joanne
- Julie
- Marie
- Mary
- Pamela
- Rita
- Victoria
- Wendy