Haughton

Haughton is a surname of English origin, derived from a place name. The name is a compound of the Old English elements 'halh' meaning 'nook', 'corner', or 'hollow', and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Therefore, it literally translates to 'settlement in a hollow'. Many villages and hamlets across England bear the name Haughton, and the surname would have been adopted by individuals who originated from or lived in one of these places.

Over time, like many English surnames, Haughton began to be used as a given name, particularly in the United States, though it remains much more common as a surname. Its use as a first name is relatively rare and often reflects a family surname being passed down.