POTTON
Potton
Potton is a surname of English origin that is associated with the county of Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the Old English word "pot" which means a "pit" or "hollow" and the suffix "-ton" which means a settlement or a farmstead. Therefore, the surname Potton likely originally referred to a person who lived near a hollow or pit.
The Potton surname has been found in historical records dating back to the medieval period in England, and it is believed to have originated as a locational surname. This means that it was often given to individuals based on where they lived or where they were from. In this case, individuals with the surname Potton may have been associated with the town of Potton in Bedfordshire or other areas with similar geographical features.
Over the centuries, the Potton surname has been passed down through generations, and variations in spelling have emerged. Some common variations of the surname include Potten, Poton, and Pottin. The name has also spread beyond its original Bedfordshire roots to other parts of the United Kingdom and the world, carried by migrants and their descendants.
Today, individuals with the surname Potton can be found in various regions, and the name continues to be a part of British genealogy and family history. Like many surnames, Potton carries with it a rich historical legacy that connects individuals to their ancestors and the places from which they came.
There are approximately 639 people named Potton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Potton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Barry
- Darren
- David
- Edward
- Gary
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Richard
Female
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Joanne
- Josephine
- Karen
- Louise
- Maria
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan