TheNameDBDelton
TopographicMeaning
A person from a place called Delton or a settlement in a dell (valley).
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'dell' (valley) combined with 'ton' (settlement or town), a common English place-name formation. The surname indicates origin from such a location.
About the Delton Surname
An English habitation surname derived from a place name meaning 'settlement in a valley'. The name is relatively uncommon and may be confused with the more common surname Dalton.
Distribution
Rare surname found primarily in England and North America.
Notable Bearers
No widely documented notable bearers