About Dufton
The surname Dufton is of English origin and is derived from a place name in the county of Westmorland, England. The name is believed to be a combination of the Old Norse word "duft" meaning "dove" and the Old English word "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Dufton can be interpreted as "dove settlement" or "enclosure for doves." It is likely that the name originally referred to a location where doves were kept or a place associated with doves in some way. Over time, individuals living in or near Dufton adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.
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