About Denton
The surname Denton is of English origin and has two possible meanings. Firstly, it could be a locational surname derived from the place name Denton, which is derived from the Old English words "denu" meaning "valley" and "tun" meaning "settlement." Secondly, it could be a topographical surname for someone who lived near a "dene" or "den," which refers to a valley or a hollow. Overall, the surname Denton signifies someone who either hailed from Denton or lived near a valley or hollow.
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The surname Denton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Denton 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 Denton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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