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Morton

An English surname linked to settlements situated on moorland terrain.

Meaning and origin

Morton derives from Old English place names combining vocabulary for open heath landscapes and inhabited places.

How to pronounce Morton

English (US)MOR-tun /ˈmɔrtən/

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