About Crichton
The surname Crichton is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Crichton, which is located in Midlothian, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "cræft" meaning "craft" or "skill" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Crichton likely signifies someone who lived in or was associated with the settlement of skilled craftsmen.
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The surname Crichton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crichton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Crichton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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