About Atherton
The surname Atherton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "aethel" meaning noble and "tun" meaning settlement or enclosure. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Atherton can be interpreted as "the noble settlement" or "the noble enclosure."
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The surname Atherton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Atherton 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 Atherton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Atherton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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