About Beckton
The surname Beckton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from the Old English words "beo," meaning bee, and "cot," meaning cottage or shelter. Therefore, the surname Beckton likely refers to someone who lived near or worked at a cottage or shelter associated with bees.
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The surname Beckton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Beckton 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 Beckton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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