Luton

Luton Meaning & Origin

About Luton
The surname Luton is of English origin and is derived from the name of a town in Bedfordshire, England. The name Luton is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hlot-tun," which means "farmstead or settlement by the lot." It likely referred to a place where lots were drawn or allocated, possibly for agricultural purposes. Over time, individuals living in or near Luton adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Luton: 1,669
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,026
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.57

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Luton 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
LTN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈlutən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Luton in Braille

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

The name Luton in braille

How to sign the name Luton using Sign Language

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

The name Luton in sign language

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