UTTON
Utton
Utton is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Udda" which means 'wealth' or 'riches', combined with the suffix "-tun" meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Therefore, the name Utton roughly translates to 'Udda's settlement' or 'Udda's enclosure'.
The surname Utton is considered to be locational, referring to someone who hails from a place named Utton in medieval England. Alternatively, it could also denote a topographic name for someone who lived near a settlement or enclosure associated with a person named Udda.
The distribution of the Utton surname in the United Kingdom is relatively sparse, with concentrations primarily in regions with historical Anglo-Saxon settlements.
Notable bearers of the surname Utton may include individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields such as academics, arts, sciences, or public service.
In contemporary times, the surname Utton continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
Typical given names associated with the Utton surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Ken
- Kenneth
- Kevin
- Michael
- Peter
- Rh
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Deborah
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Ruth
- Sally
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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Did you know?
According to a survey carried out by Democracy Club, politicians and candidates with the surname Utton are most likely to say that their favourite biscuit is a Choco Leibniz.
There are approximately 364 people named Utton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Utton.
Famous people named Utton
- Pip Utton - Actor and playwright
- Fred Utton - Sports shooter (1873 to 1939)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.