Chillton: Last Name and Heraldic Notes

Not every Chillton is related, but the name itself grew out of Chilton.

What does the surname Chillton mean?

In origin, the name means “farm of the young men”.

How is Chillton related to Chilton?

The extra “l” in Chillton is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Related forms: Chiltern.

Does every Chillton family have a crest?

Arms linked to Chilton and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Names that sound alike, such as Shilton, are easily confused in old records. Want more than a summary? See the Chillton family name pack.