Shilton Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Shilton is an established spelling of the English surname Shelton. Like many surnames, it began with a place: “From Shelton, "farm on a ledge”.

• The two spellings differ in a small detail: Shilton has “i” where Shelton has “e”.
• The same family of names includes Skelton and Sheldon.
• Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.

Heraldry and the Shilton name

There is no single Shilton family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Shilton family name pack.