TheNameDBBLANTON
TopographicMeaning
Possibly derived from a place name or a personal name combined with a locative element.
Etymology
The surname may derive from an English place name, with '-ton' being a common locative suffix meaning 'settlement' or 'town.' The first element 'Blan-' could derive from a personal name or topographic feature.
About the BLANTON Surname
An English topographic surname derived from a place name with the locative suffix '-ton,' indicating a settlement or town. The name appears primarily in American records, suggesting migration from England.
Distribution
Found primarily in the United States, particularly in the South, with origins in English-speaking populations.
Notable Bearers
Blanton family (various historical figures), limited widely documented notable bearers