Tuton

Tuton is a British surname that is of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name Tuton is derived from the Old English word "tun", meaning "enclosure" or "settlement". The prefix "Tu-" may refer to a personal name or another element that has its roots in Old English.

Origins

The Tuton surname likely originated as a toponymic name, denoting a person from a place called Tuton or a similar-sounding location. It is believed that families with the surname Tuton may have resided in a settlement by that name in medieval England.

Distribution

The Tuton surname is relatively rare and is most commonly found in certain regions of England. Historical records suggest concentrations in specific counties, indicating where these families may have been based.

Notable Individuals

While the Tuton surname may not be associated with any well-known figures on a wider scale, there are likely individuals with this surname who have made contributions to various fields such as academia, business, or the arts.

Variants

Through the course of history, the Tuton surname may have undergone spelling variations or adaptations in different eras and regions, leading to variants such as Tutton or Tuten.

References

  1. Reaney, P.H., Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.
  2. Hanks, P., Coates, R., McClure, P. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.

There are approximately 142 people named Tuton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Tuton.

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

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • George
  • Ian
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Nicholas
  • Stewart
  • Wayne

Female

  • Agnes
  • Andrea
  • Bernadette
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Dorothy
  • Helen
  • Jennifer
  • Kerry
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Page
  • Susan

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