Rushton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Rushton Name Meaning: Habitational for any of a number of places named 'Rushton'. Old English 'rysc' rushes + 'tun' settlement.

This may indicate somebody that lived near a farm where 'rushes' are grown or an area surrounded with them. Aswell as 'hay' rushes were very important for things like 'thatching','torch-light' & 'floor covering'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rushton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rushton family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 638
Cotton Weaver 172
Coal Miner 100
Agricultural Labourer 47
House Keeper 45
Labourer 44
House Servant 35
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 28
Servant 28
Carter 24
Cotton Winder 23
Dress Maker 22
General Servant 22
Cotton Spinner 21
Power Loom Cotton Weaver 21
Cotton Factory Worker 19
Weaver Cotton 19
Potter 18
Silk Winder 16
Blacksmith 16
House Maid 15
Cotton Piecer 13
Shoe Maker 13
Nurse 12
Weaver In Cotton Mill 12

Rushton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rushton 100% 43,722
2 Rishton 86% 1,797
3 Rashton 86% 108

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The surname Rushton is the most popular version of all its varients

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