HOUSTON
Houston
Houston is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname that has its origins in the small village of Houston in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words hoh and stun, meaning "hill settlement."
History
The surname Houston is first recorded in the late 12th century when David de Houston swore fealty to King William the Lion of Scotland. The Houston family became established in Renfrewshire and later spread to other parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Famous People
- Sam Houston (1793–1863): An American soldier and politician, Sam Houston played a key role in the Texas Revolution and was the first president of the Republic of Texas.
- Whitney Houston (1963–2012): An iconic American singer and actress, Whitney Houston's paternal grandfather, John Houston, was of Scottish and Irish descent.
- Iain Houston (b. 1981): A Scottish footballer who has played for a number of clubs in the UK.
Modern Distribution
Today, the surname Houston is most commonly found in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the United States. It is ranked as the 293rd most common surname in Scotland, and the 962nd most common surname in the United States.
Coat of Arms
The Houston family crest typically features symbols such as a red lion rampant on a silver shield, reflecting the family's Scottish heritage and noble lineage.
The surname Houston carries with it a rich history and a legacy of individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from politics to music.
There are approximately 9,879 people named Houston in the UK. That makes it the 942nd most common surname in Britain. Around 152 in a million people in Britain are named Houston.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Haisten
- Haiston
- Hasston
- Hastain
- Hasten
- Hastin
- Haston
- Hausden
- Haustein
- Hausten
- Haustin
- Hauston
- Hawstin
- Hayston
- Hazedine
- Heaston
- Hesden
- Hesdon
- Hesten
- Hestin
- Heston
- Heuston
- Hewitson
- Hewson
- Hewston
- Hewstone
- Histon
- Hoasten
- Hogston
- Hoiston
- Holston
- Hooston
- Hosden
- Hostein
- Hosten
- Hostens
- Hostin
- Hoston
- Houghton
- Hougton
- Houiston
- Housden
- Housdin
- Housdon
- Houseden
- Housedon
- Houseton
- Houson
- Houstan
- Housten
- Houstin
- Houstone
- Houstoun
- Houstown
- Howsden
- Howson
- Howstan
- Howston
- Hudgston
- Huesdon
- Hueston
- Hughson
- Hughston
- Huiston
- Husdan
- Husdon
- Husdun
- Huson
- Husten
- Hustin
- Huston
- Whoston
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