SPAWTON
Spawton
Spawton is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Spald combined with the suffix -tun, meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have been associated with a particular farmstead or village.
The earliest recordings of the surname date back to the early 17th century in the County of Yorkshire, England. Over time, bearers of the surname Spawton have dispersed to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the surname's diverse geographic distribution.
While not as common as some other surnames, individuals with the surname Spawton can still be found across the United Kingdom today. Like many surnames, the meaning and significance of the name may have evolved over the centuries, but its roots in Old English personal names and place names remain a point of interest for historians and genealogists.
Research into the origins and distribution of the surname Spawton continues to shed light on the family histories and connections of those who bear this distinctive name.
There are approximately 81 people named Spawton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Spawton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- James
- Robert
Female