Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
PEYTON
There are approximately 1,128 people named Peyton in the UK. That makes it the 6,662nd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 18 are named Peyton.
Region of origin
British Isles
Country of origin
England
Language of origin
English
Religion of origin
Christian
Classification
English
Location or Geographical Feature
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The Peyton surname in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
Assumed by the proprietors of Peyton, a small town near Boxford, in Suffolk, England. They were descendants of William Mallet, one of the favorites of William the Conqueror.