About Edenton
The surname Edenton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the town of Edenton in North Carolina, United States. The name Edenton is a combination of the Old English elements "ēad," meaning "prosperity" or "fortune," and "tūn," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Edenton can be interpreted to mean "prosperous settlement" or "fortunate enclosure."
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The surname Edenton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Edenton 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 Edenton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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