The proud and noble English topographical surname Thornton is first found in Cheshire, where a certain Peter Thornton was Secretary to the Blundells. The name itself was originally borne by those who lived close to "the village where the thorn bushes were plentiful".
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Castaneda is a Spanish surname.
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Stefanidis is a Greek surname.
D'iorio is an Italian surname.
From a surname website: The surname Hayward is of English origin.
The surname Reavey is an Irish name.
The surname Nottage originated from England.
The surname of Hinch can be found to be from Ireland.
The surname Zamora is of Hispanic origin.
The surname Chavarria comes from Spain.
The Amstutz surname originated in Germany.