Walton Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Walton last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Walton last name
Meaning of the Walton last name: from Walton, "farmstead of the Britons". Walton comes from one of the many English places of that name. Most of them meant a farm where native Britons still lived, while others meant a farm by a wall or in a wood. The surname is most common in Lancashire, Yorkshire and the Midlands. A curious detail: Izaak Walton wrote "The Compleat Angler", one of the most reprinted books in English, and centuries later Sam Walton founded the Walmart stores.
Arms associated with the Walton name
In medieval England colours carried meaning, with blue for loyalty and red for courage, and arms used by Walton families draw on that language.
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Walton name FAQ
What does the Walton name mean?
From Walton, "farmstead of the Britons". Common variants include Waltone, Wolton, Waltham.
Where does the Walton surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Walton coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Walton coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.