Totten
TopographicMeaning
A person from Tottenham or a similar place name beginning with 'Tot-'.
Etymology
Derived from Old English place names such as Tottenham, where 'Tot' may relate to a personal name and '-ham' means homestead or settlement. The surname indicates topographic origin from a specific English locality.
About the Totten Surname
A topographic surname derived from English place names, particularly associated with the Tottenham area in London. The surname has been established in English records since medieval times.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Various English historical figures