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Atherton (surname)

Atherton is a toponymic surname. One origin is the town of Atherton, historically in Lancashire, England.[1][2]

Atherton
Pronunciation/ˈæðərtən/ ADH-ər-tən
Language(s)Middle English
Origin
Meaning"Aethelhere's town"
Region of originLancashire, England
Other names
Variant form(s)Aðerton or Aderton, De Atherton, Etherton, Athurtun, Addertone, Hatherton
Atherton coat of Arms

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References

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  1. ^ Bardsley, Charles Wareing Endell; Bardsley, Annie (1901). A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Henry Frowde. p. 66. ISBN 9785871144015. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  2. ^ Patrick Hanks, ed. (2003). "Atherton". Dictionary of American Family Names: Atherton. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-508137-4. Retrieved 3 March 2021.

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