The origin of the name Woolloton

The origin of the name Woolloton

derivative of Willerton

English: habitation name from Willoughton in Lincolnshire, so called from Old English wilig + tūn willow + enclosure, settlement.

This surname has always been closely associated with Lincolnshire, with some spreading into the East Riding of Yorkshire. A branch of the Alford family of this name was established in London from the early 18th century.


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