About Wotton
The surname Wotton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wudu" meaning "wood" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Wotton likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or in a settlement by the woods. It is a toponymic surname, reflecting the geographical features of the area where the original bearer resided.
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The surname Wotton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wotton 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 Wotton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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