irton

Irton is a surname of English origin. It is believed to derive from a placename, likely "Irton," a village in Cumbria, England. The name itself may have Old Norse roots, possibly related to terms meaning "iron farm" or "iron settlement." As a surname, Irton would have originally designated a person who came from or lived in such a place. The distribution of the surname is primarily concentrated in England, particularly in the northern regions historically associated with its origins. Variations in spelling may exist due to historical record-keeping and dialectal differences over time. Individuals bearing the Irton surname have contributed to various fields throughout history, though it is not an exceptionally common surname. Research into genealogical records can provide further insight into the history and lineage of families with this surname.