Doughton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Doughton ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Doughton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Doughton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 14
House Servant 8
Hostler 4
Labourer 3
Servant 3
Blacksmith 2
Needle Woman 2
Moulder 2
Box Tender 2
Farmers Wife 2
Weaver Cotton 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Coal Miner 2
Cook 1
Glazier's Widow 1
Mariner 1
Mariners Wife 1
Sailors Wife 1
Seamans Wife 1
Tailor Wife 1
Boot Binder 1
Shoemaker Journeyman 1
Victualler 1
Victualler's Wife 1
Game Keeper 1

Doughton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Deighton 75% 10,394
2 Dighton 75% 1,786
3 Doughton 100% 1,722
4 Daughton 88% 406
5 Dughton 88% 360
6 Dotton 63% 186

Did you know?

The surname Doughton is the 3rd most popular variant of Deighton.

Search for the Doughton family