LISTON
Liston
Liston is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of English and Scottish origin, and is believed to be locational, deriving from a village called "Liston" or similar, which no longer exists, but was possibly located in Essex or Suffolk.
The first recorded instance of the surname Liston can be traced back to the 13th century in the medieval records of England and Scotland. Over the centuries, the surname has spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, with many individuals of Liston descent found in countries such as Australia, the United States, and Canada.
The meaning of the surname Liston is not definitively known, but it is likely to have originated from Old English or Gaelic words related to a place name or geographical feature. Variants of the surname include Lyston and Listone.
Famous individuals bearing the surname Liston include the renowned British painter and sculptor Sir Laurence E. Liston, known for his vivid landscapes and abstract art.
Today, the surname Liston remains relatively uncommon, but continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a link to the rich history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,061 people named Liston in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,050th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Liston.
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
- Anthony
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Frederick
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Robert
- William
Female
- Angela
- Beryl
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Natalie
- Stephanie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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