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Position:Home>Genealogy> Where did my name "Stanton" derive from?Question: Where did my name "Stanton" derive from?I looked on the net and I think I am British/Scottish. My other last name (Dad) is Smith. Where can I find out without having to pay fr it? Your answers would be nice also. Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Stanton, Staunton: Early examples: Godewin {ae}t Stantune, 1055 Walter de Stanton, 1199 John de Staunton, 1290 John Stanton, 1395 Robert Staunton, 1445 From on of the many places in England called Stanton or Staunton, all meaning "enclosure on stony ground". |