About Leighton
The surname Leighton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "leac" meaning "leek" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the name Leighton likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a settlement where leeks were grown or sold.
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The surname Leighton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leighton 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 Leighton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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