TheNameDBHEATON
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from Old English meaning 'high settlement' or 'settlement on high ground.'
Etymology
The name combines Old English 'heah' (high) and 'tun' (settlement or farmstead), referring to a settlement located on elevated terrain. Multiple places named Heaton exist in England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire.
About the HEATON Surname
A well-established English topographic surname referring to settlements on high ground. The name has been documented for centuries and remains relatively common in northern England.
Distribution
Common in England, particularly in northern regions such as Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Cheshire.
Notable Bearers
Tom Heaton