Lenton

Lenton Meaning & Origin

About Lenton
The surname Lenton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English word "lentun," meaning "settlement by the spring or stream." The name likely originated from a location near a spring or stream, and individuals who lived in or near this settlement adopted Lenton as their surname. Over time, the name has spread and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Lenton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Lenton: 579
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lenton 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 Lenton is not currently available.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
LNTN
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
LA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
L05305
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 N T AH0 N
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆlษ›ntษ™n/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('LNTN', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lenton in Braille

Here's how to represent Lenton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Lenton in braille

How to sign the name Lenton using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Lenton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lenton in sign language

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