From the town of plants or a settlement
An English habitational surname derived from Old English, likely referring to a settlement or farmstead associated with plants or a specific geographical feature. It has transitioned from a family name to a rare, distinguished given name in the United States.
Less common today
Blanton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,414 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NFL coach who led the Cleveland Browns to a championship
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