Wilton

Topographic

Meaning

Settlement by the willow tree or farmstead on the River Wylye.

Etymology

Derived from Old English welig (willow) and tun (settlement/farmstead), or from a river name. The name refers to several locations in England, particularly in Wiltshire and Yorkshire.

About the Wilton Surname

A topographic surname derived from English place names. The name became established as a family surname among English families.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and North America.

Notable Bearers

Uncertain; likely obscure historical figures

People with the Wilton Surname

Craig Wilton

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