Causton Surname
Approximately 973 people bear this surname
Causton Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Causton.' The manor of Causton in South Erpingham, Norfolk, is mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1373 (ii. 513"). No doubt Causton and Caston (which see) have become confused, both being Norfolk surnames, but they must be carefully separated, nevertheless.
Read More About This SurnameCauston Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 570 | 1:97,751 | 10,367 |
| Canada | 158 | 1:233,200 | 22,307 |
| United States | 125 | 1:2,899,671 | 170,778 |
| Australia | 35 | 1:771,306 | 49,759 |
| Wales | 22 | 1:140,661 | 10,115 |
| South Africa | 22 | 1:2,462,623 | 101,019 |
| Zimbabwe | 19 | 1:812,539 | 55,590 |
| Scotland | 4 | 1:1,338,454 | 35,497 |
| Seychelles | 4 | 1:23,098 | 1,012 |
| Thailand | 2 | 1:35,319,172 | 966,191 |
| France | 2 | 1:33,211,361 | 423,184 |
| Finland | 2 | 1:2,748,351 | 72,663 |
| Liberia | 1 | 1:4,408,535 | 47,110 |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 1:580,542 | 15,155 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1:4,528,323 | 55,372 |
| Guernsey | 1 | 1:64,439 | 2,137 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1:9,162,273 | 135,437 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 1:4,780,069 | 13,345 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,429,866 | 40,727 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 327 | 1:74,542 | 8,168 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:1,568,416 | 19,290 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 21 | 1:2,391,366 | 115,093 |
Causton (11) may also be a first name.
Causton Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Causton.' The manor of Causton in South Erpingham, Norfolk, is mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of 1373 (ii. 513"). No doubt Causton and Caston (which see) have become confused, both being Norfolk surnames, but they must be carefully separated, nevertheless.
Beatrix, relict of Stephen de Causton, Edgefield, Norfolk: History of Norfolk.
Richer de Causton, Norfolk, 1265: ibid.
Godfrey de Causton, Norfolk, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
William de Causton, Norfolk, ibid.
Robert Cawston, or Caston, Norfolk, 1673: History of Norfolk.
1631. Baptised — Thomas, s. William Cawston: St. James, Clerkenwell.
1711. Buried —James Causton: St. Michael, Cornhill.
(English) belonging to Causton or Cawston = C(e)awe’s Estate [Old English tún]
A location name in Warwickshire.
Causton Demographics
Causton Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Causton Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Causton Come From? nationality or country of origin
Causton occurs more in England more than any other country/territory. It may also appear as a variant:. Click here for other potential spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Causton? popularity and diffusion
The last name Causton is the 369,492nd most frequent surname worldwide It is held by around 1 in 7,489,770 people. It is primarily found in Europe, where 62 percent of Causton are found; 62 percent are found in Northern Europe and 61 percent are found in British Isles. It is also the 3,487,849th most frequently used first name at a global level It is held by 11 people.
The last name Causton is most frequently used in England, where it is borne by 570 people, or 1 in 97,751. In England Causton is most numerous in: Greater London, where 19 percent reside, Essex, where 15 percent reside and Norfolk, where 13 percent reside. Beside England this surname exists in 19 countries. It also occurs in Canada, where 16 percent reside and The United States, where 13 percent reside.
Causton Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Causton has changed through the years. In England the number of people bearing the Causton last name increased 174 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it increased 595 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in Wales it increased 2,200 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Causton Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those holding the last name is primarily Catholic (100%) in Ireland.
In The United States those holding the Causton last name are 5.23% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 52% registered with the party.
The amount Causton earn in different countries varies greatly. In South Africa they earn 165.59% more than the national average, earning R 631,140 per year; in United States they earn 4.53% more than the national average, earning $45,104 USD per year and in Canada they earn 8.31% less than the national average, earning $45,556 CAD per year.
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Causton Reference & Research
Cason DNA Website - A web page dedicated to the genetic research of those who bear the surname and its variants.
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Footnotes
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