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The present generation of the Hutton family is only the most recent to bear a name that dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from having lived in the regions of Hutton. There are no fewer than twenty-nine parishes or townships in England named Hutton.

Early Origins of the Hutton family

The surname Hutton was first found in Lancashire at Hutton, a township, in the parish of Penwortham, union of Preston, hundred of Leyland. An early charter or "inspeximus," in the 7th and 8th year of King Richard II's reign, mentions various charters of the abbey of St. Mary, Cockersand.

One of those charters lists Helias, son of Roger de Hoton, as holding a grant from a "distant period" to a house and three carucates of land in "Hottun," in "Leylondeschire." 1 Essentially, it was a grant for the whole town of Hottun.

Priest-Hutton is another township in Lancashire. "The manor is mentioned in the Domesday Survey, and belonged to the Saxon Gilmichel. Adam de Hoton was one of the witnesses to Walter de Lyndesay's charter of liberties to Warton." 1

Hoton is a village and civil parish in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, that dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, when it was first listed as Hohtone. 2 Literally this place name means, "farmstead on a spur of land," from the Old English words "hoh" + "tun." 3

The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 included two early spellings of the family: Thomas de Hoton, Lincolnshire; and John de Hoton in Northumberland. And the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 listed: William de Hoton; Ricardus de Hoton; and Alexander de Hoton as all holding lands there at that time. 4

Further to the north in Scotland, "Symon de Hotun was juror on an inquest held before the sheriff of Lanark, 1263 and John Hudton was abbot of Cupar in 1460." 5

Early History of the Hutton family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hutton research. Another 157 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1505, 1529, 1557, 1561, 1566, 1568, 1573, 1574, 1582, 1585, 1595, 1597, 1598, 1605, 1606, 1614, 1619, 1621, 1626, 1632, 1639, 1649, 1654, 1666, 1693, 1712, 1747, 1757, 1758 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Hutton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hutton Spelling Variations

Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Hutton include Hutton, Hutten and others.

Early Notables of the Hutton family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

  • Hugh Hutton, High Sheriff of Cumberland in 1505; Matthew Hutton (1597-1666), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1626; Matthew Hutton (1693-1758), Archbishop of York (1747-1757)...
  • Sir Richard Hutton (1561?-1639), was an English judge, second son of Anthony Hutton, of Hutton Hall, Penrith, Cumberland. 6
  • Robert Hutton or Hutten (d. 1568), was an English divine who was for some time at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge. 6
  • Thomas Hutton (1566-1639), was an English divine, a Londoner by birth, was admitted into Merchant Taylors' School (being the son of a member of the company) on 6 April 1573 (School Reg.), and was elec...
  • Henry Hutton (fl. 1619), was an English satirical poet, born in the county of Durham and was a member of the same family as Matthew Hutton (1529-1606.) He may have belonged to the branch settled at Ho...
  • John Hutton (d. 1712), was a Scottish physician, a native of Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire who began life as a herd-boy to the episcopalian minister of that parish. 6
  • Luke Hutton (d. 1598), was an English criminal, is stated by Sir John Harington to have been a younger son of Matthew Hutton, Archbishop of York. "Luke Hutton matriculated as a sizar of Trinity Colleg...

Hutton World Ranking

In the United States, the name Hutton is the 1,925th most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 7 However, in Australia, the name Hutton is ranked the 700th most popular surname with an estimated 5,624 people with that name. 8 And in New Zealand, the name Hutton is the 492nd popular surname with an estimated 1,388 people with that name. 9 The United Kingdom ranks Hutton as 548th with 11,855 people. 10

Ireland Migration of the Hutton family to Ireland

Some of the Hutton family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 67 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

United States Hutton migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Hutton were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Hutton Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Elizabeth Hutton, who landed in Virginia in 1623 11
  • Daniell Hutton, who landed in Virginia in 1633 11
  • Mr. William Hutton, aged 24, who arrived in Virginia in 1634 aboard the ship "Bonaventure" coming via St. Domingo 12
  • Francis Hutton, aged 20, who landed in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Merchant's Hope" 11
  • Jo Hutton, aged 17, British settler who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Alice" 11
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Hutton Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Jane Hutton, who landed in Virginia in 1713 11
Hutton Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • George Hutton, aged 21, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1804 11
  • John Hutton, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811 11
  • Isaac G Hutton, aged 21, who arrived in New York in 1812 11
  • Richard Hutton, aged 43, who landed in New York in 1812 11
  • Patrick Hutton, who landed in New York, NY in 1816 11
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Canada Hutton migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hutton Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Mr. William Hutton U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 he died in 1799 13
Hutton Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Biddy Hutton, aged 18, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "William" in 1834

Australia Hutton migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Hutton Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. John Hutton, British Convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Commodore Hayes" in April 1823, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 14
  • David Hutton, a millwright, who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) sometime between 1825 and 1832
  • William Hutton a sawyer, who arrived in Kangaroo Island aboard the ship "Emma" in 1836 15
  • Mr. John Hutton, British Convict who was convicted in London, England for 7 years for poaching and violence, transported aboard the "Asia" on 20th July 1837, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 16
  • Mary Barbara Hutton, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Somersetshire" in 1839 17
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

New Zealand Hutton migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Hutton Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Biddulph Hutton, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
  • J Hutton, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1842 aboard the ship Indemnity 18
  • J. Hutton, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Indemnity" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 19th July 1842 18
  • Miss Catherine Hutton, Scottish settler travelling from Glasgow aboard the ship "Jura" arriving in Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd September 1858 18
  • Mr. Howard Hutton, British settler travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Kingston" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 29th December 1858 18
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

West Indies Hutton migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 19
Hutton Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century
  • John Hutton, who settled in Barbados in 1680 with his wife and five children
Hutton Settlers in West Indies in the 19th Century
  • Oliver Hutton also settled in Barbados in the same year with his wife, children and servants

Contemporary Notables of the name Hutton (post 1700) +

  • Peter Barrington Hutton (1944-2016), American experimental filmmaker
  • Brian G. Hutton (1935-2014), American film director, best known for his work in Kelly's Heroes (1970)
  • Joseph W. "Joe" Hutton (1928-2009), American professional NBA basketball player
  • Richard "Dick" Hutton (1923-2003), American amateur and professional wrestler, three-time NCAA champion and held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
  • Laurence Hutton (1843-1904), American essayist and critic, literary editor of Harper's Magazine (1886-1898)
  • Timothy Hutton (b. 1960), American Academy Award winning actor ("Ordinary People", 1980)
  • Betty Hutton (1921-2007), American actress and singer who starred in films such as "Annie Get Your Gun" and "The Greatest Show on Earth"
  • Mary Laurence "Lauren" Hutton (b. 1943), American supermodel and actress
  • Aurelius W. Hutton, American politician, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, 1889-90 20
  • A. P. Hutton, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1912 20
  • ... (Another 48 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Bradford City stadium fire
  • John Hutton (1911-1985), from Bradford who attended the Bradford City and Lincoln City Third Division match on 11th May 1985 when the Bradford City stadium fire occurred and he died in the fire
Mount Mulligan Mine
  • Edward D. J. Hutton, Australian coal miner who was killed in the Mount Mulligan Mine explosion in 1921
  • Thomas Hutton, Australian coal miner who was killed in the Mount Mulligan Mine explosion in 1921

Suggested Readings for the name Hutton +

  • History and Genealogy of the Hutton Family by Harold Hutton.
  1. Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
  2. Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
  3. Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
  4. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  5. Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
  6. Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
  7. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  8. "Most Common Last Names in Australia." Forebears, https://forebears.io/australia/surnames
  9. "Most Common Last Names in New Zealand." Forebears, https://forebears.io/new-zealand/surnames
  10. "UK surname ranking." UK Surname map, https://www.surnamemap.eu/unitedkingdom/surnames_ranking.php?p=10
  11. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  12. Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's Retrieved January 6th 2023, retrieved from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm
  13. Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
  14. Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 4th March 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/commodore-hayes
  15. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Emma. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1836Emma.gif
  16. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 7th February 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/asia/1837
  17. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SOMERSETSHIRE 1839. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1839Somersetshire.htm
  18. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
  19. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_West_Indies
  20. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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