Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
CHARLTON
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
CHARLTON. CHARLETON. Parishes and places in cos. Berks, Gloucester, Kent, Sussex, Wilts, Worcester, Somerset, Northunib., Dorset, kc. kc. The Charltons of Hesleyside descend from Adam, lord of the manor of Charlton in Tyuedale, co. Northumb., 1303. B.L.G.
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