About Shinton
The surname Shinton is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the place name "Shinton" or "Shenton." These place names are found in various counties in England, including Shropshire and Leicestershire. The name is composed of the Old English elements "scēoh" meaning "steep" or "sheep" and "tūn" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Shinton likely originated as a topographic or habitational name for someone who lived near a steep hill or a settlement with sheep.
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The surname Shinton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shinton 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 Shinton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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