Crayton

Crayton Meaning & Origin

About Crayton
The surname Crayton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Craega" or "Craie," meaning "crow" or "raven." The addition of the suffix "-ton" indicates a place name, suggesting that the original bearers of the surname were associated with a location named after crows or ravens. Over time, the surname Crayton has evolved and spread, becoming a relatively common surname in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Crayton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Crayton: 5,709
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,022
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.94

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crayton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Crayton is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C60305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EY1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkreΙͺtΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Crayton in Braille

Here's how to represent Crayton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Crayton in braille

How to sign the name Crayton using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Crayton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Crayton in sign language

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