Pleasonton

Meaning

A settlement or town associated with pleasant surroundings or a person named Pleasant.

Etymology

Derived from 'Pleasant' combined with the Old English suffix '-ton' meaning 'settlement' or 'town.' The surname likely originated as a topographic designation for someone from such a place.

About the Pleasonton Surname

A locative surname combining a descriptive element with a settlement designation. The name is associated with Pleasanton, California, suggesting possible migration patterns from England.

Distribution

Rare, found primarily in the United States with historical connections to California.

Notable Bearers

Alfred Pleasonton (American Civil War general)

People with the Pleasonton Surname