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Picton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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Overview
The meaning of the name "picton" is "unknown", and is used often for "surname, place name".
Picton Name Details
Picton is an English surname derived from a place name. It originates from the Old English words 'pic' meaning 'point', and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Therefore, Picton is believed to refer to a settlement located on a pointed or prominent land feature. The name has been used as both a surname and a place name in various parts of England.