FELTON

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Felton

Background

Felton is a surname of English origin, derived from various place names in England, notably Felton in Northumberland and Felton in Herefordshire. The name is believed to be locational, indicating that the original bearers hailed from one of these places.

Notable Individuals

Notable individuals with the surname Felton include:

Tom Felton (b. 1987) - An English actor, best known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series.
Nicholas Felton - A British graphic designer known for his data visualisation work, including his annual Feltron Reports.

Popularity

The surname Felton has maintained a presence in England over the centuries. While its popularity may have varied, it remains a recognisable and esteemed surname within British society.

References

For further information on the Felton surname, one can consult various genealogical records, historical archives, and academic sources focused on English surnames.

There are approximately 4,803 people named Felton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,963rd most common surname in Britain. Around 74 in a million people in Britain are named Felton.

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
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Robert

Female

Diana
Emma
Helen
Jane
Julie
Karen
Linda
Margaret
Michelle
Patricia
Sarah
Sharon
Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.