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Middleton

MIH-duhl-tuhn

Middleton (name) means an English surname and the name of numerous towns and villages across England, Scotland, and other English-speaking countries, originally meaning "middle town.". Example: “The Middleton family moved to a town of the same name in Wisconsin.”

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An English surname and the name of numerous towns and villages across England, Scotland, and other English-speaking countries, originally meaning "middle town."
"The Middleton family moved to a town of the same name in Wisconsin."

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Middletons plural

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Etymology

From Old English Middeltūn, from middle plus -ton ("settlement").

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Middleton” mean?

The word “Middleton” means an English surname and the name of numerous towns and villages across England, Scotland, and other English-speaking countries, originally meaning "middle town.".

How do you pronounce “Middleton”?

“Middleton” is pronounced MIH-duhl-tuhn (/ˈmɪ.dəl.tən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Middleton” in a sentence?

Here is “Middleton” used in a sentence: “The Middleton family moved to a town of the same name in Wisconsin.”

What part of speech is “Middleton”?

“Middleton” is a name.

Where does the word “Middleton” come from?

The word “Middleton” comes from Old English. From Old English Middeltūn, from middle plus -ton ("settlement").

Is “Middleton” a common word?

“Middleton” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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