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Layton.

A surname.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈleɪtn̩/General-American, US
  1. A surname.

    countable
  2. A male given name.

    countable
  3. A placename: A suburb of Blackpool, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD3237).

    countable · uncountable
  4. A placename: A number of places in the United States: A minor city on Long Key, Monroe County, Florida.

    countable · uncountable
  5. A placename: A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Fountain County, Indiana.

    countable · uncountable
  6. A placename: A number of places in the United States: A township in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

    countable · uncountable
  7. A placename: A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Sandyston Township, Sussex County, New Jersey.

    countable · uncountable
  8. A placename: A number of places in the United States: An unincorporated community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

    countable · uncountable
  9. A placename: A number of places in the United States: A city in Davis County, Utah.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

* (perseonal names): Derived from various place names in England.

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