Hill town or town by the hill
Derived from Old English elements 'hlaw' meaning hill or mound and 'tun' meaning settlement. It originally served as a habitational surname for families living near a prominent hill or burial mound.
About 36 boys were named Lawton in 2025.
Former Governor of Florida and U.S. Senator
American impressionist painter
Highly decorated U.S. Army General during WWII
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
