How common is the Delton surname?

There are approximately 1,200 people with the surname Delton in the United States.

Are there Delton soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 12 soldiers with the Delton surname appear in Civil War records.

Delton

Q: What does the surname Delton mean?

The surname Delton means "A person from a place called Delton or a settlement in a dell (valley).". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,200 bearers in the United States #3,484 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare surname found primarily in England and North America.

Delton Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Delton Surname

Albert Delton

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 14th century
Estimated Bearers: 1,200

War Records

12 soldiers with the Delton surname found in Civil War records.

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