From stan, a stone, and ton, a hill or town.
Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
STANTON
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
From stan, a stone, and ton, a hill or town.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
STANTON. Parishes, &c., In many counties are so called.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English