Find out how popular the last name Dutton is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dutton.

Dutton, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dutton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dutton in America

Dutton is the 2123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dutton surname appeared 17,057 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Dutton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dutton to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dutton

The surname Dutton has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the Old English words "dun" and "tun," meaning a hill or down and a town or settlement, respectively. The name refers to people who lived in the town of Dutton, which is found in various parts of England, such as Cheshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dutton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name was spelled as "Duntun" in this document, reflecting the Old English pronunciation.

In the 13th century, the Dutton family held significant lands and influence in Cheshire, and several members of the family were prominent figures in the region. Sir Hugh Dutton (born around 1240) was a notable knight and landowner who served under Edward I during the Welsh Wars.

During the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century, Sir Piers Dutton (1417-1459) was a staunch supporter of the House of Lancaster and fought alongside Queen Margaret of Anjou at the Battle of Blore Heath in 1459, where he was killed.

In the 16th century, Thomas Dutton (c. 1532-1615) was an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Dean of Winchester Cathedral and was known for his work in biblical translation.

Another notable figure with the surname Dutton was Sir Ralph Dutton (1598-1677), who was a Royalist commander during the English Civil War and fought for King Charles I. He was knighted for his service in 1644.

In the literary world, the poet and playwright Henry Dutton (1598-1669) is remembered for his contributions to the English Renaissance theatre, including his play "The Unfortunate Lovers."

The Dutton surname has been carried by various individuals throughout history, and while its origins can be traced back to specific locations in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dutton

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dutton.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dutton was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dutton has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dutton was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Dutton, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!