MALTON
Malton
Malton is an English surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of locational origin, derived from the Old English word 'mald tun', meaning a farmstead where malt was produced or a farm cultivating malt. The surname is predominantly found in Yorkshire, particularly in the town of Malton in North Yorkshire.
The first recorded instance of the surname Malton dates back to the 13th century, with early spellings including Maldon and Maulton. Over the centuries, the name has seen various spellings and adaptations, reflecting changes in language and dialect.
Individuals bearing the surname Malton can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies. The name has likely spread through migration, trade, and military service.
Today, the surname Malton is relatively rare, but individuals with this name can trace their ancestry to the historic town of Malton or to families involved in the production or trade of malt. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and connection to the agricultural and brewing traditions of England.
There are approximately 621 people named Malton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Malton.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Craig
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Joan
- Joanne
- Kate
- Kerry
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Nina
- Rebecca
- Susan
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
- Mailton
- Malcon
- Malden
- Maldini
- Maldon
- Maldona
- Maldoon
- Maledon
- Mallton
- Malon
- Malston
- Malt
- Malten
- Maltin
- Malto
- Maltoni
- Maltson
- Maulden
- Mauldin
- Mauldon
- Maulton
- Meilton
- Meldan
- Melden
- Meldon
- Melidone
- Melidoni
- Melloden
- Melten
- Melton
- Milden
- Mildon
- Mildoon
- Mildown
- Milldoon
- Milldown
- Milleton
- Millton
- Miltan
- Milten
- Milton
- Mladin
- Moldan
- Molden
- Moldon
- Moldoon
- Moledina
- Mollidinia
- Molten
- Molteni
- Molteno
- Molton
- Moltoni
- Moolton
- Moulden
- Mouldin
- Mouldon
- Mouldoon
- Moulten
- Moulton
- Mulden
- Muldon
- Muldoon
- Muldoone
- Muldoun
- Muldown
- Muldownie
- Muldun
- Mulldoon
- Multan
- Multani
- Multon
- Mylton
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.