About Elkinton
The surname Elkinton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from the village of Elkington in Lincolnshire, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "elk," meaning "elk" or "moose," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Elkinton likely refers to someone who lived in or near the settlement associated with elk or moose.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elkinton 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 Elkinton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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