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Thornton Brown

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Personal Details

Given Name
Thornton
Surname
Brown

The Name Thornton

Origin
English
Meaning
Settlement with thorn bushes, derived from Old English elements for thorn and settlement.
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The Brown Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Brown-haired or dark-skinned person
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Source

Library of Congress

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