Scruton (surname)

Scruton is a surname of English origin. It is a locational surname, derived from a place name, most likely Scruton in North Yorkshire, England.

The place name Scruton itself is believed to be derived from Old English elements. The first element is possibly a personal name, "Scruta," while the second element, "tun," signifies an enclosure, farmstead, or village. Thus, Scruton likely meant "Scruta's farm" or "Scruta's village."

Individuals with the surname Scruton are generally descendants of someone who originated from, or held land in, the village of Scruton.

The surname can be found in various English-speaking countries, including England, the United States, Canada, and Australia. Notable individuals with the surname include the late Sir Roger Scruton, a prominent English philosopher, writer, and public intellectual.