About Kidston
The surname Kidston is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ketill" or "Ketil," meaning "cauldron" or "helmet." The addition of the suffix "-son" indicates "son of Ketill." Over time, the name evolved into Kidston. This surname is primarily found in Scotland and is associated with families who have Viking ancestry.
The surname Kidston is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kidston 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 Kidston is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kidston in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kidston using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.