About Yorton
The surname Yorton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to originate from the village of Yorton in Shropshire, England. The name Yorton is composed of the Old English elements "geoh" meaning "yew tree" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Yorton can be interpreted to mean "dweller by the yew tree enclosure" or "person from Yorton."
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