[Mr.Atos]

Does this also apply to anyone with the surname, Slaughter?

A little insightful trivia for the morons at PETA...

The English surname Slaughter can be derived from several sources. Firstly, it can be local in origin, deriving from the name of the locality where a bearer once lived. In this case, the surname can be traded to the town of Slaughter in Gloucester. During the Middle Ages natives frequently adopted their family names from their town of origin, as there was no structured system of hereditary surnames in existence. This surname can also derive form the Old English word “slohtre,” meaning “a muddy place.” Hence the surname would come to denote a dweller near a muddy place.

[Mears]

How about Baseball Hall of Famer Enos Slaughter?

These PETA people are nuts!

[Oztrich Boy]

In this case, the surname can be traded to the town of Slaughter in Gloucester. During the Middle Ages natives frequently adopted their family names from their town of origin, as there was no structured system of hereditary surnames in existence. This surname can also derive form the Old English word “slohtre,” meaning “a muddy place.” Hence the surname would come to denote a dweller near a muddy place.

Actually that's only one origin of name

Lower Slaughter

Upper and Lower Slaughter are two of the most photographed tourist spots in the Cotswolds. The slough (or marsh) from which the village derives its name has been tidied up so that the river Eye flows between grassy banks and picturesque cottages beneath a series of simple stone bridges.

PETA are idjits!

[webheart]

The name Slaughter can also be derived from laughter, previously having a leading apostrophe, as in 'slaughter, which is a further diminution of "it's laughter."</kidding>

[dueler88]

Oh, come now, Mr. Atos. Don't be niggardly with your words. ; )