Where Does the Tillton Surname Come From?

Tillton belongs to the Tilton family of names, which has English roots. Its meaning, shared with Tilton, is “Place name”.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Tilton surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Tillton and Tilton

The extra “l” in Tillton is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them.

Get the complete Tillton report, with a museum-style coat of arms.