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

Haughton, 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 Haughton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Haughton in America

Haughton is the 9129th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Haughton surname appeared 3,577 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Haughton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Haughton 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 Haughton

The surname Haughton originated in England, with its earliest known recording dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words 'hoh,' meaning a heel or ridge, and 'tun,' meaning an enclosure or settlement. This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals residing near a prominent ridge or heel-shaped hill.

One of the earliest documented references to the Haughton name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1273, where it appears as 'de Houcton.' This early spelling variation reflects the regional dialects and phonetic adaptations common during that era.

The Haughton surname has strong ties to various locations across England, including Haughton in Nottinghamshire, Haughton in Staffordshire, and Haughton in Cheshire. These place names likely contributed to the surname's development and spread.

Historically notable individuals bearing the Haughton surname include Sir Robert de Haughton, a 14th-century English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War. Another prominent figure was Sir Greville Haughton (1788-1870), a British diplomat and politician who served as the Governor of the Bahamas.

In the literary realm, Samuel Haughton (1821-1897) was an Irish mathematician, geologist, and educator who made significant contributions to the fields of mechanics and geology. He served as the President of the Royal Irish Academy from 1886 to 1891.

The Haughton name also has connections to the American colonies, with William Haughton (1597-1673) being one of the early settlers in New England. He arrived in Charlestown, Massachusetts, in 1632 and later became a prominent landowner and leader in the community.

Another notable figure was Richard Haughton (1788-1856), an English artist and engraver known for his intricate landscapes and architectural prints. His works were highly regarded during the early 19th century and can be found in many prestigious collections.

While the Haughton surname has evolved over centuries, its origins can be traced back to the Old English words 'hoh' and 'tun,' reflecting the settlements established near distinctive geographical features in medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Haughton

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

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 Haughton 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 Haughton 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 Haughton was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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