About Daughton
The surname Daughton is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Deachtáin," meaning "descendant of Deachtán." Deachtán is a personal name derived from the word "deacht," which means "hurry" or "speed." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their quickness or agility. Over time, the surname Daughton has evolved and been anglicized in various ways, such as Doughton or Doughten.
The surname Daughton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Daughton 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 Daughton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Daughton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.