How common is the Galton surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Galton in the United States.

Are there Galton soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 6 soldiers with the Galton surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Galton means "Derived from an English place name meaning 'settlement on a barren or exposed hill.'". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Derived from an English place name meaning 'settlement on a barren or exposed hill.'

The surname comes from Old English 'gal' (barren) and 'tun' (settlement or farmstead). Galton is a place name in Shropshire, England.

An English surname derived from a specific place name in Shropshire. The name gained prominence through notable scientific and industrial figures.

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in England, with historical concentration in the Midlands.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

6 soldiers with the Galton surname found in Civil War records.

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