About Rayton
The surname Rayton is of English origin and is derived from a locational name. It is believed to have originated from the village of Rayton in Shropshire, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "rae," meaning roe deer, and "tun," meaning settlement or enclosure. Therefore, the surname Rayton can be interpreted to mean "settlement of the roe deer."
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