This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Norton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qi3.2ACIB/1759 Message Board Post: Is this one of those names that originated simultaneously in several places, i.e. "of the north town", or is there a common origin Norton ancestor? And how far back has anyone found records? I've found a 14th century John Norton, nothing earlier. I'd be interested in any thoughts on this.