About Afton
The surname Afton is of Scottish origin and is derived from the name of a river in Ayrshire, Scotland. The name Afton is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "efri," meaning "upper" or "higher." It likely referred to someone who lived near or was associated with the upper reaches of the Afton River. Over time, the surname Afton became established, and individuals with this name can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and its diaspora.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Afton 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 Afton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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