About Wanton
The surname Wanton is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle English word "wantoun," meaning lively, playful, or unrestrained. Alternatively, it may have originated from the Old English word "wan," meaning lacking or deficient, combined with "tun," meaning settlement or enclosure. Therefore, the surname Wanton could signify someone who was lively or lacking in a particular settlement or enclosure.
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