Summary

Surname Heaton is of English origin, specifically derived from the Old English word 'hetun' which means 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. It is believed to have originated in the North of England and its history dates back to medieval times.
There are
13834
Heatons in the USA
Heaton is the
2606th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Heaton

PatriciaHeaton

Patricia Heaton is an American actress known for her role as Debra Barone on the sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and as Frankie Heck on 'The Middle.'

BlakeHeaton

Blake Heaton is an American professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in the Major League Baseball for the Colorado Rockies and Tampa Bay Rays.

ChristopherHeaton-Harris

Christopher Heaton-Harris is a British Conservative politician and Member of Parliament for Daventry. He has held various positions in government.

CarolineHeaton

Caroline Heaton is a British artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media artworks which explore color, texture, and form.

SimonHeaton

Simon Heaton is a British rower who has represented Great Britain in multiple international rowing competitions, including the Olympic Games.

KelsoHeaton

Kelso Heaton was an American football player who played as a linebacker in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos.

JessicaHeaton

Jessica Heaton is a Canadian artist known for her intricate and detailed drawings of landscapes and natural elements.

AndyHeaton

Andy Heaton is a British journalist and presenter known for his work covering football, particularly for the Liverpool Football Club.

SandraHeaton

Sandra Heaton is a British fashion designer known for her avant-garde and unique designs that have been showcased in international fashion shows.

GlenHeaton

Glen Heaton is an Australian cricketer who played as a right-arm fast-medium bowler for the Queensland Bulls in Australian domestic cricket.

Heaton Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Heaton' is of English origin and is derived from a place name meaning 'high enclosure' or 'high farm' in Old English.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Heaton' is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in areas of England such as Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Durham.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Heaton' include 'Eaton' and 'Hutton'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Heaton' primarily involves movement within the United Kingdom and commonwealth countries, such as Australia and Canada.