Drayton is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Academia

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Military

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  • Percival Drayton (1812–1865), United States Navy officer, son of US Congressman William Drayton of South Carolina
  • Thomas Drayton (1809–1899), American Civil War Confederate general, son of US Congressman William Drayton of South Carolina

Performing arts

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Public service and law

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Sports

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Other professions

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