Weston Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Weston last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Weston last name
Meaning of the Weston last name: west farmstead. Weston is an English surname from one of the many places called Weston, from Old English west and tūn, "farmstead", so the west farm of a village. The last name is spread across England, from Somerset to Staffordshire. Curiously, the seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare takes its Latin ending, super Mare, "on sea", from medieval usage.
Arms associated with the Weston name
Heraldry linked with the Weston surname uses a few strong colours, and each coat of arms has its own blazon.
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Weston name FAQ
What does the Weston name mean?
West farmstead. Common variants include Westen.
Where does the Weston surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Weston coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Weston coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Eilert Ekwall, Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-Names; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).