The surname Thornton is primarily associated with regions in Ireland and Britain. It likely has geographical origins, derived from Old English elements meaning "thorn" and "settlement" or "enclosure," suggesting it was originally used to denote someone who lived near a thorny area or a settlement with thorn bushes.
According to the U.S. Census, Thornton holds the #373 position among surnames, appearing roughly 83967 times nationwide — about 28 per 100,000 people.
Our database contains over 22478 people with the last name Thornton. This surname is most commonly found in Georgia, Texas, Florida. We have over 18 unique first names combined with the last name Thornton in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are James, Michael, Robert.
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