About Sifton
The surname Sifton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "sīd," meaning "wide," and "tūn," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Sifton can be interpreted as "dweller at the wide settlement" or "one who comes from the broad enclosure."
The surname Sifton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sifton 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 Sifton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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