Benton

Meaning

A settlement in a bent or curved location, or a town belonging to someone named Benta.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'beonet' (bent grass) or the personal name 'Benta' combined with 'tun' (settlement). The name became established as both a place name and surname in medieval England.

About the Name Benton

Benton is primarily used as a masculine given name derived from English place names and surnames. It carries connotations of rural English heritage and geographic origins.

Historical People Named Benton