Huddleston

Meaning

Derived from a place name, likely 'Huddleston' in Yorkshire, England, meaning 'settlement of Hudel or Huddel'.

Etymology

The surname originates from the village of Huddleston in North Yorkshire. It combines a personal name (Hudel/Huddel) with the Old English '-ton' (settlement).

About the Huddleston Surname

An English surname derived from a specific Yorkshire location with medieval origins. The name reflects the English tradition of deriving surnames from place names.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and the United States, with concentrations in Yorkshire and New England.

Notable Bearers

John Huddleston (priest), Huddleston family (Yorkshire gentry)

People with the Huddleston Surname