About Slayton
The surname Slayton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "slege" or "slæge," meaning a sledgehammer or a heavy hammer used for breaking or crushing. As a surname, Slayton likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a person who used a sledgehammer in their trade. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Slayton.
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The surname Slayton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Slayton 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 Slayton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Slayton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.