Werton

Werton is a surname of potentially multiple origins. Without further genealogical research, the specific origin of a given instance of the name "Werton" is difficult to determine with certainty.

One possible origin is as a locational surname, derived from a place name. However, there is no widely recognized or documented place name "Werton" in England or other English-speaking countries. If the name is locational, it may refer to a small, undocumented, or former place name that has since been lost to time or incorporated into a larger settlement. It's also possible the name is a variant spelling or corruption of a more common place name.

Another possibility is that "Werton" is a surname derived from a personal name combined with a descriptive element. "Wer-" could be a shortened form of a Germanic personal name element such as "Werner" or "Werinhard," combined with "-ton," a common suffix indicating a settlement or homestead. This suggests a meaning such as "Werner's settlement" or "Werinhard's homestead."

Due to the relatively uncommon nature of the surname, further research, including genealogical records and historical documents, would be needed to establish the precise origin and etymology of a specific family using the name "Werton." Surname dictionaries may provide further clues, but given the potential obscurity of the name, definitive answers may be challenging to obtain.