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Layton

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Type Settlement
Usage English

Meaning & History

From Old English leac "leek, herb" and tun "enclosure, yard, town". This is the name of towns in England.

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VariantLeighton
Given Name DescendantsLayton, Leyton(English)
Surname DescendantsLayton, Leyton(English)
Entry added April 16, 2019 ·
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