HUSTON
Huston
Huston is a distinguished British surname with roots that can be traced back to medieval times. The etymology of the name is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Hūst" meaning ‘a hollow’ or ‘a low-lying place’. Over the centuries, the pronunciation and spelling of the name have evolved to its current form of Huston.
The surname Huston is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England. It is also encountered in countries influenced by British emigration, notably the United States and Canada.
Individuals bearing the surname Huston have made significant contributions in various fields such as literature, film, academia, and politics. Notably, the Huston family has produced several renowned personalities, particularly in the realm of cinema. John Huston, the legendary filmmaker and screenwriter, is one of the most distinguished members of the Huston family, known for directing classic films such as "The Maltese Falcon" and "The African Queen".
The surname Huston continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising a rich heritage and a sense of familial pride among its bearers. The enduring legacy of the Huston name renders it an integral part of British cultural and historical tapestry.
There are approximately 480 people named Huston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Huston.
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
- Adrian
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Neil
- Neill
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Felicity
- Georgina
- Jennifer
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Portia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Hughston
- Houston
- Heuston
- Hewston
- Hoston
- Hewson
- Hewitson
- Holston
- Heston
- Hosten
- Haston
- Hogston
- Heaston
- Hooston
- Hutson
- Haisten
- Haiston
- Hasston
- Hastain
- Hasten
- Hastin
- Hausden
- Haustein
- Hausten
- Haustin
- Hauston
- Hawstin
- Hayston
- Hazedine
- Hesden
- Hesdon
- Hesten
- Hestin
- Hewstone
- Histon
- Hoasten
- Hoiston
- Hosden
- Hostein
- Hostin
- Houiston
- Housden
- Housdin
- Housdon
- Houseden
- Housedon
- Houseton
- Houson
- Houstan
- Housten
- Houstin
- Houstone
- Houstoun
- Houstown
- Howsden
- Howson
- Howstan
- Howston
- Hudgston
- Huesdon
- Hueston
- Hughson
- Huiston
- Husdan
- Husdon
- Husdun
- Huson
- Hust
- Husten
- Hustin
- Hustson
- Huxton
- Whoston
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.