UK surname
A surname derived from the Greek word stratos, meaning army or soldier.
In the 1881 census there were 103 people recorded with the Straton surname, ranking it #19,410 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 47, ranked #35,069, down from #19,410 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Arbroath and St. Vigeans, Govan Combination and Edinburgh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Straton is 234 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 54.4%.
1881 census count
103
Ranked #19,410
Modern count
47
2016, ranked #35,069
Peak year
1851
234 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1881
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Straton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Straton surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 234 | #9,241 |
| 1861 | historical | 187 | #12,690 |
| 1881 | historical | 103 | #19,410 |
| 1891 | historical | 88 | #25,677 |
| 1901 | historical | 99 | #22,999 |
| 1911 | historical | 57 | #27,099 |
| 1997 | modern | 34 | #34,282 |
| 1998 | modern | 35 | #34,344 |
| 1999 | modern | 33 | #34,610 |
| 2000 | modern | 33 | #34,607 |
| 2001 | modern | 32 | #34,537 |
| 2002 | modern | 32 | #34,790 |
| 2003 | modern | 37 | #34,432 |
| 2004 | modern | 31 | #35,105 |
| 2005 | modern | 28 | #35,510 |
| 2006 | modern | 26 | #35,822 |
| 2007 | modern | 29 | #35,725 |
| 2008 | modern | 32 | #35,610 |
| 2009 | modern | 39 | #35,321 |
| 2010 | modern | 42 | #35,294 |
| 2011 | modern | 42 | #35,283 |
| 2012 | modern | 44 | #35,164 |
| 2013 | modern | 40 | #35,439 |
| 2014 | modern | 42 | #35,350 |
| 2015 | modern | 45 | #35,161 |
| 2016 | modern | 47 | #35,069 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Arbroath and St. Vigeans, Govan Combination, Edinburgh, Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbroath and St. Vigeans | Forfar |
| 2 | Govan Combination | Lanark |
| 3 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| 4 | Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry | Forfar |
| 5 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Straton surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Straton, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Straton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Straton household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Straton is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Straton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Straton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Straton has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "stræt" meaning street or road, and "tun" meaning a farm or settlement. This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near a street or main road.
One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Stratone in Wiltshire. This indicates that the name was already established in England by the late 11th century.
During the Middle Ages, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Stratton, Straton, and Strattun, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time. Some of these early spellings were likely influenced by place names, as there are several villages and towns in England with names like Stratton, which may have contributed to the surname's development.
In the 13th century, a prominent figure bearing the name was Sir Adam de Stratton, a loyal knight who served under King Edward I. He was granted lands in Wiltshire and Somerset for his military service.
The 16th century saw the rise of another notable individual with this surname, William Straton, a merchant and explorer from Bristol. He is recorded as having undertaken voyages to the Americas and the West Indies in the early 1500s.
In the 17th century, the Straton surname gained recognition through the work of Robert Straton, a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of navigation. He was born in 1633 and died in 1704.
Another distinguished bearer of this name was John Straton, a British army officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He was born in 1732 and played a key role in the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.
In the 19th century, the Straton surname gained further prominence with the accomplishments of Sir Richard Straton, a British diplomat and statesman who served as the Governor of Malta from 1858 to 1864. He was born in 1810 and passed away in 1876.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Straton surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Angus leads with 18 Stratons recorded in 1881 and an index of 19.34x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Angus | 18 | 19.34x |
| Perthshire | 12 | 26.61x |
| Wiltshire | 11 | 12.38x |
| Lincolnshire | 8 | 4.98x |
| Middlesex | 8 | 0.80x |
| Midlothian | 7 | 5.20x |
| Glamorgan | 6 | 3.43x |
| Hampshire | 6 | 2.91x |
| Buckinghamshire | 5 | 8.23x |
| Huntingdonshire | 4 | 20.05x |
| Kent | 4 | 1.17x |
| Lanarkshire | 3 | 0.92x |
| Hertfordshire | 2 | 2.89x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.20x |
| Berwickshire | 1 | 8.22x |
| Cornwall | 1 | 0.88x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 2.43x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 0.90x |
| Selkirkshire | 1 | 11.00x |
| Surrey | 1 | 0.20x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.59x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Tulliallan in Perthshire leads with 12 Stratons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1578.95x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Tulliallan | 12 | 1578.95x |
| Edinburgh St Cuthberts | 7 | 12.93x |
| Monifieth | 7 | 212.77x |
| Arbroath | 6 | 194.81x |
| Cwmdu | 6 | 281.69x |
| Clarendon Park | 5 | 7142.86x |
| Great Linford | 5 | 3333.33x |
| Skirbeck Quarter | 5 | 1724.14x |
| St Vigeans | 5 | 99.60x |
| Warboys | 4 | 689.66x |
| Wilton | 4 | 634.92x |
| Beckenham | 3 | 66.96x |
| Christchurch | 3 | 67.11x |
| Hackney London | 3 | 5.33x |
| Barony | 2 | 2.43x |
| Ellingham | 2 | 2000.00x |
| Wakefield | 2 | 26.18x |
| Aylestone | 1 | 113.64x |
| Battle | 1 | 87.72x |
| Bethnal Green London | 1 | 2.29x |
| Brothertoft | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Cadder | 1 | 41.67x |
| Clapham | 1 | 7.96x |
| Cleethorpes | 1 | 105.26x |
| Ealing | 1 | 11.14x |
| Edrom | 1 | 192.31x |
| Hemel Hempstead | 1 | 32.05x |
| Holmer | 1 | 135.14x |
| Kidbrooke | 1 | 526.32x |
| Kings Langley | 1 | 200.00x |
| Netherhampton | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Spitalfields London | 1 | 13.23x |
| St Buryan | 1 | 212.77x |
| Steeple Langford | 1 | 555.56x |
| Stow | 1 | 769.23x |
| Westminster St | 1 | 27.03x |
| Westminster St John | 1 | 8.18x |
| Wildsworth | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Wootton St Lawrence | 1 | 294.12x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Straton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Straton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Straton households.
FAQ
In 1881, 103 people were recorded with the Straton surname. That placed it at #19,410 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 47 in 2016. That gives Straton a modern rank of #35,069.
A surname derived from the Greek word stratos, meaning army or soldier.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Straton bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.