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Linton

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

Originally from place names meaning either "flax town" or "linden tree town" in Old English.

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VariantLynton
Given Name DescendantLinton(English)

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flora, food, nature, place names, plants, trees
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Entry updated May 31, 2018

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