About Stretton
The surname Stretton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stret," meaning "street" or "road," and the suffix "-ton," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Stretton likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or was associated with a settlement or farm located by a street or road. It is a relatively common surname in England and can be found in various spellings, including Stretton, Stratton, and Stratton.
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The surname Stretton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stretton 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 Stretton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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