Menton

Menton is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Mentone," which is believed to mean "from the moor settlement." Surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics, and the surname Menton likely originated from any of these.

The Menton surname is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The name may have been brought to these countries by Norman settlers or from the Anglo-Saxon period.

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Like many surnames, the origins and history of the Menton name may vary depending on the family line, and genealogical research can uncover specific details about its meaning and roots.

There are approximately 75 people named Menton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Menton.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • Fergus
  • Gerald
  • Paul
  • Stephen

Female

  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Michele
  • Susanne

Similar and related surnames

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