The Hoffa surname is most probably of Germanic origin, meaning "settlement, court, or farm".
Laxton is an English name meaning Lax's [ a personal name] enclosure or settlement.
The first settlement of Nantucket, Massachusetts, was established in 1659 by a group of English settlers led by Tristram Coffin. They called it "Nantucket," derived from a Native American word meaning "far away land." This settlement marked the beginning of Nantucket's history as a significant whaling and maritime center.
The name Canada comes from the St. Lawrence Iroquoian word kanata, meaning "village" or "settlement". The tribe whose language it comes from are likely to have become extinct in the 17th or 18th century.The name Quebec comes from Mi'kmaq kepe:k, meaning narrows or "it narrows".For other native American groups these words would have no meaning at all.
Function: noun Classification: masMeaning: 1. the sage Vedavyasa Function: adjMeaning: 1. compiled by Parashar
the rope making was Bridports old function, which made it a settlement. the new function is a market town.
settlement
The function of a settlement refers to the primary purpose or role that the settlement serves, such as residential, commercial, industrial, or administrative functions. It helps determine the activities and services available in the settlement and influences its overall layout and design.
The name Alton has Old English origins, derived from the combination of "all" meaning "noble" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "town". This gives Alton the meaning of "noble town" or "noble settlement".
it was originaly a port town for the Romans
Cinton is an English name meaing 'settlement'.
it is Arabic and it is the east bank settlement of Baghdad
It is from an Iroquoian word meaning village or settlement
The term "function of settlement" refers to the roles or purposes that a specific settlement, such as a town or city, serves within a larger geographical, economic, or social context. This can include functions like providing residential space, commercial activities, administrative roles, or cultural hubs. The function of a settlement can influence its development, infrastructure, and the services it offers to its inhabitants and surrounding areas. Understanding these functions helps in urban planning and resource allocation.
It is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Trevor is "great settlement".
The place name Longframlington is believed to have originated from the Old English words "lang" meaning long, and "frǣmingtūn" meaning homestead or settlement, indicating a settlement with a long shape.
The Hoffa surname is most probably of Germanic origin, meaning "settlement, court, or farm".