About Adderton
The surname Adderton is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name Adderley, which is found in various counties in England. The name Adderley is derived from the Old English words "Γ¦ddre" meaning "adder" and "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing," suggesting that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near a wooded area inhabited by adders. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved to Adderton.
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The surname Adderton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Adderton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Adderton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Adderton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Adderton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.