Hutton - Origin

 

The surname Hutton is of English and Scottish origin and has a long history. The name Hutton is thought to derive from the Old English word "hoh", meaning a ridge or hill, and "tun", meaning a settlement or farm. Thus, the name originally referred to someone who lived on or near a hill or ridge. The Hutton surname is first recorded in England in the 13th century and became more widespread in the centuries that followed. Many people with the surname Hutton emigrated from England and Scotland to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, where the name continues to be common.

Today, the surname Hutton is found throughout the world, and there are many notable people with the surname, including Lord Brian Hutton, who led the Hutton Inquiry in the UK, and the British film director Brian Hutton. The Hutton surname is also associated with the James Hutton Institute, a leading research organization in Scotland. 

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