SCRUTTON
Scrutton
Scrutton is a British surname of Old English origin derived from the personal name "Scirwine", meaning "bright friend". The name first appears in records dating back to the early medieval period in England, suggesting a long history of use by families in the region.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Scrutton include Sir Arthur Francis Scrutton (1856–1937), a British Judge, Professor of Constitutional Law, and author. Sir Scrutton was a respected legal scholar and served as a Justice of the High Court from 1909 to 1931.
The name Scrutton continues to be found among families in the United Kingdom and its former colonies, with variations in spelling such as Scruton also existing. The lineage of the Scrutton surname reflects the rich history and cultural heritage of Britain.
There are approximately 430 people named Scrutton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Scrutton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Jude
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Phil
- Richard
- Robert
- Roger
- Stephen
- Terry
Female
- Angela
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Frances
- Helen
- Janet
- Linda
- Nicola
- Shannon
- Susan