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Morton

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

Derived from a place name meaning "moor town" in Old English.

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Given Name DescendantMorton(English)

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American founding fathers, brand names, Emergency characters, Harlem Renaissance
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Entry added April 25, 2021

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