Heiton Surname
Approximately 108 people bear this surname
Heiton Surname Definition:
From Heiton near Kelso, Roxburghshire. Richard de Hetun appears as a charter witness, c. 1190 and 1214 (Melros, 153,154). Magister John de Hetun, a churchman, witnessed a grant to Cambuskenneth Abbey, c. 1180 (Cambus., 15), canon of Dunkeld, 1216 (Pap.
Read More About This SurnameHeiton Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 65 | 1:11,801,006 | 214,148 |
| Ireland | 28 | 1:168,176 | 7,397 |
| Scotland | 8 | 1:669,227 | 23,443 |
| England | 2 | 1:27,859,030 | 389,889 |
| United States | 2 | 1:181,229,466 | 1,556,795 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Colombia | 1 | 1:47,774,072 | 44,230 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1:4,528,323 | 55,372 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,429,866 | 40,727 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 8 | 1:3,046,921 | 80,371 |
| Scotland | 7 | 1:534,745 | 14,325 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 1:16,739,561 | 595,711 |
Heiton (78) may also be a first name.
Heiton Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
From Heiton near Kelso, Roxburghshire. Richard de Hetun appears as a charter witness, c. 1190 and 1214 (Melros, 153,154). Magister John de Hetun, a churchman, witnessed a grant to Cambuskenneth Abbey, c. 1180 (Cambus., 15), canon of Dunkeld, 1216 (Pap. Lett., I, p. 46), and charter witness, c. 1215 18 (LAC., 33). He also witnessed the gift of Ruthyrgasc to the Abbey of Scon before 1214 (Scon, p. 20), and the charter of Maderin (Madderty) to the Abbey of inchaffray, c. 1215—21 (Inchaffray, p. 31). Adam de Hetune sold to the monks of Melrose the land of Hungerig and the meadow of Holemede c. 1227—38 (Melros, p. 257—258). Nicholas de Hedon, archdeacon of Moray, 1254 (Pap. Lett., I, p. 295). John of Heton of Roxburghshire rendered homage, 1296. His seal bears an eightleaved figure, and S' Ioh's de Hettvn (Bain, II, p. 199,532). Thomas de Hetoun or Heton, a charter witness at Lamberton, 1332 (BNCH., XVI, p. 327,330), and a later Thomas of Heton was a hostage for the security of Berwick-on-Tweed. 1338 (Rot. Scot., t, 522). William Heton, juror in Lanark, 1498 (Lanark, p. 9), Sir Peter Hetoun or Heton, a cleric, witness in Irvine, 1499 (Simon, 23), and Alexander Hettoun, a monk of Cupar, 1500 (REB., I, 220). Andrew Hiettoune, portioner of Darnick, 1682 (RRM., III, p. 7). Heitoun 1299, Hetown 1607. compare Hayton.
Heiton Demographics
Heiton Religious Adherence
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Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Heiton Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Heiton Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Heiton is more frequently found in India than any other country or territory. It can also be rendered as:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Heiton? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 1,765,740th most frequent family name in the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 67,477,277 people. It is predominantly found in Asia, where 60 percent of Heiton are found; 60 percent are found in South Asia and 60 percent are found in Indo-South Asia. Heiton is also the 1,091,646th most frequently held given name globally It is held by 78 people.
The surname is most widely held in India, where it is held by 65 people, or 1 in 11,801,006. In India Heiton is most numerous in: Manipur, where 100 percent are found. Outside of India Heiton is found in 7 countries. It is also found in Ireland, where 26 percent are found and Scotland, where 7 percent are found.
Heiton Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Heiton has changed through the years. In Ireland the number of people bearing the Heiton last name expanded 2,800 percent between 1901 and 2014; in Scotland it expanded 114 percent between 1881 and 2014; in England it fell 75 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it fell 33 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Heiton Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those bearing the Heiton surname is principally Anglican (100%) in Ireland.
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