GALTON
Galton
Galton is an English surname of Old Norse origin, derived from the personal name Gaut, meaning "a Goth, a person from Gautland." The name is believed to have been introduced to England during the Viking Age.
Notable Individuals:
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Francis Galton (1822 - 1911): English Victorian polymath, best known for his work in eugenics and biometrics. Galton was a pioneer in the fields of statistics, psychology, and anthropology.
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Douglas Strutt Galton (1822 - 1899): English military engineer and scientist. Galton served as President of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways for the British Government.
Historical Significance:
The Galton family has played a significant role in the fields of science, engineering, and social reform in Britain. The surname continues to be borne by individuals making contributions to various spheres of British society.
There are approximately 450 people named Galton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Galton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Edwin
- John
- Lee
- Luke
- Martin
- Matthew
- Maurice
- Michael
- Roderick
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Joan
- June
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Victoria