Benton - Last Names

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Benton

/ˈbɛntən/

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Moderate

Meaning

Settlement where bent grass grows

Represents connection to the land, rural origins, and ancestral roots in a specific place.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, endurance, and a sense of belonging to a community or homeland.

Etymology: Derived from Old English 'bent' (referring to coarse grass) and 'tūn' (enclosure or settlement), making it a locational surname for someone who lived in or near a village characterized by bent grass.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Originating in England, Benton is a toponymic surname derived from places meaning 'bent grass settle

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