TheNameDBGalton
TopographicMeaning
Derived from an English place name meaning 'settlement on a barren or exposed hill.'
Etymology
The surname comes from Old English 'gal' (barren) and 'tun' (settlement or farmstead). Galton is a place name in Shropshire, England.
About the Galton Surname
An English surname derived from a specific place name in Shropshire. The name gained prominence through notable scientific and industrial figures.
Distribution
Found primarily in England, with historical concentration in the Midlands.
Notable Bearers
Francis Galton (statistician and polymath), Samuel Galton (industrialist)