Heaton is a habitational surname that originated in several locations in England. The name derives from Old English hēah ("high)" and tūn ("enclosure" or "settlement").[1][2]

Notable people with the surname include:

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References

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  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 149. ISBN 978-0-19-977169-1.
  2. ^ Harrison, Henry; Harrison, Gyda (1969). Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary. Genealogical Publishing Company. p. 197. ISBN 978-0806301716.