Origin and Meaning of Rushton

Settlement near the rushes

Origin: Old English - Derived from the Old English elements 'rusc' meaning 'rush' (a type of wetland plant), and 'tun' meaning 'settlement' or 'enclosure'.

• Rushton is an English locational surname, often associated with various places in England named Rushton, such as Rushton near Kettering in Northamptonshire.
• The name has historical significance in England, particularly in areas traditionally associated with agriculture and wetlands.
• Notable bearers include Rushton Moreve, a prominent figure in the 19th-century British art scene, and various local dignitaries with the surname.
• As a given name, Rushton is less common than as a surname but has seen occasional use, particularly in the mid-20th century.
• Variations include Rushton as a surname in many regions, as well as similar locational names like Ashton and Houston.