About Lawton
The surname Lawton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "hlaw," meaning "hill," and "tun," meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, Lawton can be interpreted to mean "settlement on the hill." The name likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer hailed from or resided in a place called Lawton. Over time, it has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Lawton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lawton 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 Lawton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lawton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lawton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.