About Girton
The surname Girton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "gyr" meaning "a triangular piece of land" and "tun" meaning "a settlement or enclosure." Therefore, the surname Girton likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived in or near a settlement situated on a triangular piece of land. Over time, individuals with this surname would have passed it down to their descendants, resulting in the surname Girton being used as a family name.
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The surname Girton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Girton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Girton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Girton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Girton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.