About Nanton
The surname Nanton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "næss" meaning "headland" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Nanton likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a settlement located on a headland.
The surname Nanton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nanton 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 Nanton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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