Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
CLAYTON
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
CLAYTON. Parishes and places in cos. Stafford, Sussex, York, and Lancaster. The Claytons of the last-named shire claim descent from one Eobert, who came into England with the Conqueror, and received Clayton in reward of his services. B.L.G.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English