RAWSTRON
Rawstron
Rawstron is a British surname with origins in the Middle Ages. The name is of locational derivation, and its etymology can be traced back to the Old Norse personal name Rauf and the Old English word tun, meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'.
The Rawstron surname is primarily found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire. The name is associated with families who historically lived in or near places named Rawstron or similar variations, such as Rawstron Hall or Rawstron Wood.
Individuals bearing the Rawstron surname have been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, military service rolls, and church registers. The name may also be spelled in different ways over time, reflecting variations in spelling conventions and dialectal differences.
Like many British surnames, the Rawstron name has evolved and diversified over the centuries as families moved, married, and established new branches. Today, individuals with the Rawstron surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British settlers have established communities.
In contemporary times, the Rawstron surname continues to be a part of British heritage and genealogy, representing a connection to the past and a shared familial history among those who bear the name.
There are approximately 463 people named Rawstron in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Rawstron.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Derek
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- And
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Diana
- Emma
- Joan
- Laura
- Lesley
- Louise
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan