About Ormiston
The surname Ormiston is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Ormiston in East Lothian, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Norse personal name Ormr, meaning "snake" or "serpent," combined with the Old English word tun, meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Ormiston can be interpreted to mean "the settlement of Ormr" or "the place of the serpent."
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The surname Ormiston is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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