Crichton Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Crichton last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Crichton last name
Meaning of the Crichton last name: border farmstead. Crichton is a Scottish surname from Crichton in Midlothian, from Gaelic crìoch, "border", and Old English tun, "farmstead". Crichton Castle stands near Pathhead. James Crichton, called "the Admirable Crichton", was a celebrated sixteenth-century scholar with this last name. The last name also appears as Creighton in Ulster and America.
Arms associated with the Crichton name
In Scottish heraldry, coats of arms associated with the Crichton name are personal, each with its own blazon.
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Crichton name FAQ
What does the Crichton name mean?
Border farmstead. Common variants include Creighton, Crighton.
Where does the Crichton surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Crichton coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Crichton coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).