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York

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Name Origin

Source: Old English

Root Word: Eoforwic

Derived From: Eboracum

Meaning: It originally meant "Wild Boar Town" and later became the name of a city.

Popularity History: Since the Middle Ages, York has existed as a place name. It is rarely used as a name, and is mostly used as a surname and city name.