TheNameDBChatterton
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name meaning 'settlement on the River Chatter' or 'fortified settlement'.
Etymology
The surname originates from Chatterton, a location in Lancashire, England, combining Old English elements for a river or fortress with 'tun' (settlement). It became hereditary among those with connections to this place.
About the Chatterton Surname
Chatterton is an English topographic surname derived from a place name in Lancashire. It is historically associated with the Romantic poet Thomas Chatterton and other notable figures.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries, with notable presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Thomas Chatterton (1770-1794), English poet; Ruth Chatterton (1893-1961), American actress