TheNameDBMelton
TopographicMeaning
A settlement by a mill; derived from Old English elements for mill and town.
Etymology
From Old English 'myln' (mill) and 'tun' (settlement or town), indicating a place where mills were located. The surname originated as a topographic designation for residents of such settlements.
About the Melton Surname
Melton is an English topographic surname referring to mill settlements, with multiple places bearing this name in England. The surname has spread widely through English-speaking populations.
Distribution
Found throughout England and English-speaking countries, with notable concentration in the Midlands.
Notable Bearers
Barry Melton, Reuben Melton