Oughton

Oughton Meaning & Origin

About Oughton
The surname Oughton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "oh" meaning "river" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Oughton likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or was associated with a settlement or enclosure by a river.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oughton: 327
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61436
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oughton 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
AKTN
🗽 NYSIIS
OAGA
🔊 Soundex
O020305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/oughton*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O235

Accessibility & Communication

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