Hazelton

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Meaning

Settlement or town associated with hazel trees.

Etymology

Combines 'hazel' from Old English 'hæsel' with the Old English suffix '-ton' meaning settlement or farmstead. This formation became common for place names in medieval England.

About the Hazelton Surname

A locative surname derived from places named Hazelton in England, indicating ancestral origin from such settlements. The name became hereditary as families adopted their place of origin as a surname.

Distribution

Found in England and North America, particularly in regions with English settlement.

Notable Bearers

Primarily a regional surname with limited prominent historical figures.

People with the Hazelton Surname

Mr. Hazelton