LONGTON
Longton
Overview Longton is a surname of English origin, mainly found in the regions of Staffordshire and Lancashire in the United Kingdom. The name is believed to be locational, derived from places named Longton in these counties. The name 'Longton' is a combination of the Old English words 'lang', meaning long, and 'tun', meaning enclosure or settlement.
History The Longton surname has ancient origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. The name was likely adopted by families living in or near the settlements of Longton in Staffordshire and Lancashire. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of the UK and beyond, as individuals migrated for work, trade, or other reasons.
Notable Individuals
- James Longton (1835-1908): A prominent industrialist in the Staffordshire pottery industry during the Victorian era.
- Alice Longton (1892-1975): An acclaimed suffragette and women's rights advocate from Lancashire.
- Dr. Robert Longton (1950-present): A renowned British psychologist and author, known for his work on cognitive behaviour therapy.
Variants Variants of the Longton surname include Langton, Langston, and Longdon. These variations may have arisen due to regional dialects or individual family preferences in the way the surname was spelled.
Modern Distribution In the present day, individuals with the surname Longton can be found across the UK and in various parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its link to the history and heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 421 people named Longton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Longton.
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
- David
- George
- Graham
- Howard
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Timothy
- William
Female
- Angela
- Anna
- Barbara
- Brenda
- Carol
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Joanne
- Julie
- Laura
- Lesley
- Margaret
Similar and related surnames
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