Surname Spotlight: Duten

The spelling Duten grew out of Dutton, an English surname with a long paper trail. The name is usually explained as “Dudda's farm”. Duten is listed among the recognised spellings of Dutton. Other spellings include Duddon.

Between 1891 and 2000, 270 babies born in France were registered as Duten, with the most births in 1921–1930.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Dutton surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Duten surname pack.