FORTON
Forton
Forton is a British surname with its origins tracing back to the early medieval period. The name is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ford-tun," which means a settlement by a ford.
The surname Forton was likely used to denote people who lived near a ford or crossing point on a river. In medieval times, such locations were crucial for travel and trade, and as such, people living near them often adopted the name of their dwelling place as a surname.
Over the centuries, the surname Forton has been passed down through generations, with branches of the family spreading across different regions of Britain. Variations of the name may include Fortun, Fourton, or Forrton, reflecting different spellings or pronunciations in different times and places.
Today, individuals with the surname Forton can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world due to migration and globalisation. The surname Forton carries with it a sense of heritage and history, linking modern-day bearers to their ancestors who lived near fords in ancient times.
There are approximately 74 people named Forton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Forton.
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