About Fraughton
The surname Fraughton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Freht", meaning "fright" or "terror", combined with the suffix "-ton" which denotes a settlement or enclosure. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Fraughton can be interpreted as "the settlement of the person associated with fright or terror". It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who was known for their intimidating or fearsome nature.
The surname Fraughton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fraughton 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 Fraughton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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