Filton
TopographicMeaning
A place name, possibly 'settlement by a stream' or 'settlement where figs are grown'.
Etymology
Derived from Old English elements, possibly 'fil' (thread or fig) combined with 'tun' (settlement or enclosure). Filton is a known place name in England.
About the Filton Surname
A surname derived from the place name Filton in England. The name indicates ancestral origin from this specific location.
Distribution
Primarily found in England, particularly in the West Country.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers