About Drayton
The surname Drayton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "dræge" meaning "drag" or "pull" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Drayton can be interpreted as "the settlement or enclosure where drays (carts) were used for pulling or transporting goods."
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