About Lighten
The surname Lighten is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "lighten," meaning "to make light" or "to illuminate." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a lighter, a person responsible for lighting or tending to lamps or candles. The name may also have been given to someone who had a bright or radiant personality.
The surname Lighten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lighten 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 Lighten is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lighten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lighten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.