Creighton

Creighton Meaning & Origin

About Creighton
The surname Creighton is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Creighton, which is located in Midlothian, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "creg" meaning "rock" and "tun" meaning "settlement," indicating that the name referred to someone who lived near a rocky settlement. Over time, the surname Creighton has spread beyond Scotland and can now be found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Creighton: 7,282
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,840
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.47

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

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KRTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
CAGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
C6020305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K R EY1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkreΙͺtΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Creighton in Braille

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

The name Creighton in braille

How to sign the name Creighton using Sign Language

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

The name Creighton in sign language

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