GANDERTON
Ganderton
Ganderton is a surname of British origin, believed to have originated from medieval England. The name Ganderton is an example of a locational surname, derived from the place name Genderton or Gandy Town.
Origins
The surname Ganderton is thought to have originated from a small hamlet or settlement in England. The exact location of Genderton or Gandy Town is uncertain, but it is likely to have been in the Midlands area of England.
Meaning
The meaning of the surname Ganderton is not definitively established, but it may have derived from a combination of a personal name such as "Gandy" or "Gand" and the Old English word for settlement or town, "tun".
Distribution
The Ganderton surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing the name found in the United Kingdom. However, there are also individuals with this surname in other English-speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Notable individuals
While there are no widely known figures with the surname Ganderton, it is possible that there are individuals with this surname who have made contributions to various fields.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Overall, the Ganderton surname is part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the diverse origins and history of the people of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 543 people named Ganderton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Ganderton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Martyn
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Phil
- Philip
- Richard
Female
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jean
- Joan
- Lisa
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan