About Crighton
The surname Crighton is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Crichton 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 Crighton likely signifies someone who lived in or near a settlement known for its skilled craftsmen or artisans.
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The surname Crighton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Crighton 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 Crighton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Crighton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Crighton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.