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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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.
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Here's how to represent Adderton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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