TUTTON
Tutton
Tutton is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the southern counties of England. The surname is of occupational origin, deriving from the Middle English word "tutour," meaning "keeper or watcher." It was often used as a term for a guardian or custodian of property.
Distribution
The surname Tutton is most commonly found in counties such as Devon, Dorset, and Hampshire, with historical records dating back to the 16th century. Over time, branches of the Tutton family have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and overseas, particularly to countries within the former British Empire.
Notable Individuals
- John Tutton (1780–1856): A prominent merchant and philanthropist in Bristol, known for his contributions to various charitable causes.
- Mary Tutton (1912–2003): A pioneering archaeologist who made significant discoveries in Roman settlements across England.
- David Tutton (b. 1965): An acclaimed British artist known for his abstract paintings inspired by nature and landscapes.
Heraldic Arms
The Tutton family crest typically features symbols associated with guardianship and protection, such as a shield and a watchtower. The colours and design elements of the coat of arms may vary depending on specific branches of the family.
Legacy
The surname Tutton carries a sense of duty and responsibility due to its occupational origins. Through generations, individuals bearing this surname have been associated with qualities such as trustworthiness, reliability, and care for others.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Burke, J. (1844). The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. London: Harrison.
- Pritchard, J. P. (2008). Surnames as a Science. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
There are approximately 1,096 people named Tutton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,877th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Tutton.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Annette
- Claire
- Dorothy
- Geraldine
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Julie
- Lisa
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Tuton
- Teuton
- Touton
- Tuten
- Tatton
- Totton
- Tutten
- Towton
- Teuten
- Tution
- Dadaian
- Dadden
- Daddon
- Daddona
- Daden
- Dadian
- Dadon
- Dadone
- Dadoun
- Daiton
- Daten
- Daton
- Dattan
- Dattani
- Datten
- Datton
- Datuin
- Dauden
- Daudin
- Dauton
- Dawden
- Dawdon
- Dawton
- Dayden
- Daydon
- Daydunn
- Dayton
- Deaden
- Deadon
- Deaton
- Deayton
- Dedden
- Deden
- Dedona
- Deidun
- Deiton
- Detain
- Deton
- Detten
- Detton
- Deudon
- Dewton
- Deyden
- Deyton
- Didana
- Didden
- Diddian
- Didon
- Didonna
- Dieudonne
- Ditanna
- Ditano
- Ditohn
- Diton
- Ditton
- Dodan
- Dodden
- Doden
- Dodin
- Dodon
- Doodan
- Dotan
- Doten
- Dotten
- Dottin
- Dotton
- Douden
- Doudin
- Douton
- Dowdan
- Dowden
- Dowdin
- Dowdon
- Dowten
- Dowton
- Dudan
- Dudani
- Dudden
- Duddin
- Duddon
- Duden
- Dudin
- Dudon
- Dudun
- Duetan
- Duton
- Dutten
- Duttin
- Duttine
- Dutton
- Tadden
- Taddon
- Taden
- Tadena
- Tadina
- Taiton
- Tatana
- Tatane
- Taten
- Tateno
- Tatiana
- Tatin
- Taton
- Tattan
- Tatten
- Tatun
- Tauton
- Tawton
- Tayton
- Teaden
- Teadon
- Teatino
- Teaton
- Tedden
- Teddon
- Teden
- Tedone
- Teedon
- Teeton
- Teotonio
- Tetin
- Teton
- Tetten
- Tetton
- Tidon
- Titan
- Titone
- Titton
- Toddun
- Toden
- Todino
- Todon
- Totan
- Toten
- Toton
- Tottan
- Totten
- Toutain
- Towden
- Towten
- Toyton
- Tudin
- Tudinau
- Tudino
- Tudon
- Tutan
- Tutani
- Tutin
- Tutine
- Tutino
- Tuwton
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