Alberton

Alberton is a surname of Scottish and English origins. It is also the name of several places around the world. In genetics, Alberton is also a misspelling of the surname Alberton, which is an English and French surname.

One notable location with the name Alberton is a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. Alberton is a residential and industrial area that is located 10 kilometers north of the city center. It has a population of around 4,500 people and features a mix of housing and commercial developments. The suburb is well connected to the rest of the city through public transportation, including buses and trains.

Alberton is also a surname carried by several notable individuals, including American poet and novelist, Louis Alberton Sandberg, and British Royal Air Force officer, Louis Albertson.

In genetics, Alberton is considered a misspelling of the surname Albert, which was brought to England by the Normans in the 11th century. The name Albert is derived from the Old French name Albert, meaning "bright" or "shining light".

The origins of the surname Alberton are unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages. The name has been recorded in various forms throughout history, including Alberton, Albertine, and Albertson. Today, the surname Alberton is found in many countries around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.