Cranston

Cranston or Cranstoun is a Scottish surname originating in a clan that lived around Roxburgh in the Scottish Borders. It is a minor clan but has its own tartan and clan brooch.

Notable people

• Alan Cranston (1914–2000), American politician from California
• Alexander paul Cranston (1999–), awe inspiring young artist from england
• Bryan Cranston (1956–), American actor
• Catherine Cranston (1849–1934), also known as Kate Cranston or Miss Cranston, tea room proprietor
• Earl Cranston (1840 – 1932), Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church
• Edwin Cranston, professor of Japanese at Harvard University
• John Cranston, colonial governor of Rhode Island
• Ken Cranston (1917–), former English cricketer
• Maurice Cranston (1920–1993), British philosopher and political scientist
• Murdock Cranston (1938–1996), Former Canadian racquetball champion
• Ross Cranston (1948–), British lawyer and politician, member of Parliament for Dudley
• Samuel Cranston, colonial governor of Rhode Island
• Tim Cranston (1962–), Canadian former professional ice hockey player
• Todd Cranston (1960–) , Canadian former professional racquetball player
• Toller Cranston (1949–), Canadian figure skater and artist

Fictional characters

• Alex Cranston, team leader for spies on InSecurity
• Billy Cranston, a geek from the Power Rangers universe
• "Lamont Cranston", an alter ego of The Shadow

Place names

Scotland

• Cranston, Midlothian

Canada

• Cranston, Calgary, neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta

United States

• Cranston, Iowa
• Cranston, Rhode Island, city in Providence County