TheNameDBThornion
TopographicMeaning
A settlement or place associated with thorns.
Etymology
Derived from 'thorn' combined with the suffix '-ion' or '-ton' (settlement), indicating a topographic origin. The surname describes a medieval English settlement characterized by thorny vegetation.
About the Thornion Surname
An English topographic surname indicating a settlement in an area with thorny vegetation. The name reflects medieval English settlement naming conventions.
Distribution
Found in England with limited geographical concentration.
Notable Bearers
Primarily local surname; insufficient historical records