Deyton is an English surname and given name, derived from the place name Dayton, which means "place with a dike. " The name has its roots in the Norman Conquest of 1066 and is primarily found in the United States. Historically, the surname Deyton has seen a slight decrease in popularity, with 690 individuals bearing the name in 2000 and 669 in 2010. Despite this, the name remains significant due to its historical and cultural ties to English-speaking countries.
