Crighton: Last Name and Heraldic Notes

It is easy to miss Crighton in an index if you only search for Crichton.

What does the surname Crighton mean?

Its meaning, shared with Crichton, is “Border farmstead”.

Is Crighton the same name as Crichton?

Spelled with “g” instead of “c”, Crighton shows how the same name was heard and written differently. Related forms: Creighton.

Does every Crighton family have a crest?

Looking for a Crighton coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

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