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Galton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "galton" is "derived from a surname meaning 'town of the gallows', indicating someone who lived near a gallows or who worked as an executioner.", and is used often for "usually used as a last name rather than a first name.".

Name
galton
Meaning
derived from a surname meaning 'town of the gallows', indicating someone who lived near a gallows or who worked as an executioner.
Pronunciation
gawl-tən
Used for
usually used as a last name rather than a first name.
Syllables
2

Galton Name Details

Galton is an English surname that originated from a place name. It is derived from Old English words 'galgen' meaning 'gallows' and 'tun' meaning 'town or settlement'. This suggests that individuals with the surname Galton may have lived near a gallows or worked in the grim occupation of executioner.

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