Haughton

Haughton Meaning & Origin

About Haughton
The surname Haughton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hagustald," meaning "holy and strong." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer hailed from a place called Haughton, which can be found in various counties across England. The name suggests a connection to a place of religious significance or a person with strong moral character. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Houghton or Horton.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Haughton: 3,577
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,129
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Haughton 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

📇 Metaphone
HTN
🗽 NYSIIS
HAGA
🔊 Soundex
H020305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AO1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɔtən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Haughton in Braille

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

The name Haughton in braille

How to sign the name Haughton using Sign Language

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

The name Haughton in sign language

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