Clugston

Clugston is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a locational name derived from a place in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, likely a now-lost or obscure settlement. The name suggests the place was a "Clug's tun" or "Clug's settlement," with "Clug" being a personal name, and "tun" being an Old English term for an enclosure, farmstead, or village.

The surname Clugston is relatively uncommon. Records of individuals bearing the name can be found primarily in Scotland and countries where Scottish emigrants settled, such as Canada, the United States, and Australia.

Variations in spelling may include Clugstone. Genealogical research may be required to trace specific family histories related to the name.