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Clayton

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. KLAY-tən
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Meaning & History

From the name of various places meaning "clay settlement" in Old English.

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Given Name DescendantClayton(English)

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Entry updated January 10, 2017

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