LYTTON
Lytton
The surname Lytton is of English origin and derives from various locations in England, such as Litton in Derbyshire and Somerset. It is a habitational name for people who lived in these areas.
The name is famously associated with the respected British author Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803–1873), who was renowned for his historical novels, particularly "The Last Days of Pompeii" and "The Coming Race." He coined several well-known phrases in English literature, including "The pen is mightier than the sword" and "It was a dark and stormy night", which later became the opening line for the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest to parody the melodramatic style of his writing.
Over the years, the Lytton name has held prominence in various fields, including literature, politics, and academia, reflecting a long history of contributions to British society. Today, individuals bearing the surname Lytton continue to preserve this legacy and contribute to diverse aspects of British culture and society.
There are approximately 222 people named Lytton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Lytton.
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
- David
- Edward
- Jason
- John
- Malcolm
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Daphne
- Davina
- Helen
- Imogen
- Jane
- Joanne
- Josephine
- Kathleen
- Laura
- Lilian
- Rebecca
- Rosa
- Rosina
- Sharon
Similar and related surnames
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