Morton

Morton is a surname and given name of English origin. It derives from place names in England, generally from Old English elements meaning marsh or moor (mor) and enclosure or town (tun), referring to a settlement near marshland. The name has spread to other English-speaking countries and is used as a first name in some cases.

There are towns and communities named Morton across the United States and in other English-speaking countries. Because multiple places share the name, regional qualifiers are often used to distinguish them, and the name is common enough to appear in several geographic contexts, including counties, towns, and neighborhoods.

Morton Salt is an American brand of iodized salt established in the 19th century in Chicago. It became widely known for the slogan When it rains, it pours, and it has been a staple household product in the United States for generations. The brand has played a prominent role in American consumer culture and salt distribution.

The Morton Arboretum, near Lisle, Illinois, is a major public tree collection and research center. It bears the surname of Joy Morton, who helped establish the institution and contributed to its development as a center for dendrology and environmental education.

In addition to its use as a family name and place name, Morton appears in various institutions, companies, and cultural references. The name is carried by numerous individuals in politics, science, the arts, and other fields, reflecting its long-standing presence in English-speaking societies.