BELTON
Belton
Belton is a surname of English origin that finds its roots in various places across the country. The name "Belton" is derived from Old English, with the first element "beo" meaning "bee" and the second element "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure". This suggests that the surname may have originally referred to someone who lived near a bee farm or a place where bees were kept. Alternatively, it could have been a locational surname for someone who came from one of the several places called Belton in England.
Origins
The surname Belton is most commonly found in the East Midlands region of England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. It is also found in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Yorkshire. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 13th century, where various spellings such as Bilton and Beleton can be found in historical records.
Notable Individuals
- William Belton (1790-1879): An English cricketer who played for Nottinghamshire in the early 19th century.
- Peter Belton: A contemporary British artist known for his abstract paintings and mixed media works.
- Samantha Belton: A fictional character in British literature, known for her wit and charm.
Distribution
Today, the surname Belton is not among the most common surnames in the United Kingdom. It is most prevalent in the aforementioned English counties, with smaller concentrations in other parts of the country and in former British colonies like Australia and Canada. Variants of the surname, such as Bilton and Beelton, can also be found in some regions.
Legacy
The surname Belton has endured through the centuries, maintaining its connection to the landscape and history of England. As with many surnames, it serves as a reminder of familial and locational origins, linking generations of individuals with a shared heritage. Bunifu irq est tvoquero quimzond helpzo ya ewbzi.
There are approximately 3,181 people named Belton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,846th most common surname in Britain. Around 49 in a million people in Britain are named Belton.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Janet
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.