Find out how popular the last name Calton is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Calton.

Calton, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Calton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Calton in America

Calton is the 12602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Calton surname appeared 2,456 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Calton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Calton to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Calton

The surname Calton is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from the place name "Calton" or "Caulton," which are small villages or hamlets located in various regions across England, such as Yorkshire, Staffordshire, and Norfolk.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Robert de Calton, who was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1292. This record provides evidence of the name's existence in the late 13th century and its connection to the village of Calton in Staffordshire.

The name Calton is believed to have originated from the Old English words "cald" or "cald-tun," which translates to "cold town" or "cold farmstead." This suggests that the original settlements or villages bearing the name Calton were likely situated in areas with a colder climate or exposed to harsh weather conditions.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Caulton, Cauleton, and Caltone, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that period. One notable individual from this time was John de Caulton, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327.

The Calton surname can also be traced back to Scotland, where it is believed to have been introduced by English settlers or through intermarriage. In the 16th century, the name appeared in Scottish records, such as the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland, which mentions Robert Caltoun in 1584.

Other historical figures bearing the Calton surname include:

1. Sir Thomas Calton (c. 1570-1640), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire.
2. Richard Calton (c. 1600-1675), an English merchant and colonist who settled in Virginia and was involved in the tobacco trade.
3. James Calton (1723-1796), a Scottish mathematician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of human anatomy and physiology.
4. William Calton (1810-1873), an English architect and surveyor known for his work on various churches and public buildings in London.
5. John Calton (1877-1951), a British trade unionist and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Manchester Ardwick from 1918 to 1931.

While the surname Calton has its roots in England and Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage, with bearers of the name found in various countries and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Calton

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Calton.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Calton was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Calton has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Calton was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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