Haughton (name)


Haughton is both a surname and a given name. The name most commonly derives from its English origin, where it originated in counties Cheshire, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire.
In Ireland, the name is also primarily of English origin; stemming from 16th and 17th century English settlers. However, the Gaelic surnames Ó hEachtair and Ó hEacháin are sometimes anglicised as Haughton.
Notable people with the name include:
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