Colton (surname)
| Pronunciation | /ˈkoʊltən/ |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Gaelic, Anglo-Saxon |
| Region of origin | Ireland, England |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Cole, Collins, Colby, O'Comhaltain |
Colton is a surname of mainly Irish origin. Mac Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, King of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne in AD 964 appears to be the first recorded use of this name. Mac Comhaltan was an early member of the Ó Cléirigh family, reputedly the oldest surname in Europe. [1] An English variation of the name is Colby; Irish variations include O'Comhaltain (Irish: Ó Comhaltáin) and Collin, anglicized as "Colton".[1] Some Irish descending Coltons can trace lineage to the notable Kennedy family an American family of Irish descent who are prominent in American politics and government.[2][3]
Statistics
The following was obtained through publicprofiler.[4] The most popular forenames for the surname are John, David, James, Robert, Michael, Paul, Richard, Mark, William, and Mary.
| Top Countries | FPM | Top Regions | FPM | Top Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 71.31 | SOUTH WAIRARAPA DISTRICT, NEW-ZEALAND | 2070.68 | SHEFFIELD, YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM |
| United Kingdom | 41.85 | NORTH EAST, IRELAND | 272.36 | BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED KINGDOM |
| United States | 28.57 | NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, CANADA | 220.67 | NOTTINGHAM, EAST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM |
| Australia | 19.03 | MIDLANDS, IRELAND | 212.17 | OMAGH, NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED KINGDOM |
| Canada | 13.52 | NORTHERN IRELAND, UNITED KINGDOM | 181.64 | SHEFFIELD, EAST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM |
| New Zealand | 10.58 | WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA | 169.38 | LIVERPOOL, NORTH WEST, UNITED KINGDOM |
| Luxembourg | 8.5 | UTAH, UNITED STATES | 129.59 | BRISTOL, SOUTH WEST, UNITED KINGDOM |
| Netherlands | 0.43 | DONEGAL, IRELAND | 128.93 | WORKSOP, EAST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM |
| Spain | 0.42 | WESTERN BAY OF PLENTY DISTRICT, NEW-ZEALAND | 126.31 | PLYMOUTH, SOUTH WEST, UNITED KINGDOM |
| Argentina | 0.2 | EAST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM | 118.92 | BARNSLEY, YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM |
People with the surname
- Ann Ree Colton (1898–1984), founder of "Niscience"
- Charles Colton (disambiguation)
- Dean Colton, Scottish rugby player
- Don B. Colton (1876–1952), American politician
- Eben Pomeroy Colton (1829–1895), Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
- Erin Colton, American journalist
- Frank B. Colton (1923–2003), American chemist
- Gardner Quincy Colton (1814–1898), American anesthesiologist
- George Radcliffe Colton (1886–1916), Governor of Puerto Rico
- Ginger Colton (1875–1946), Australian rugby player
- Graham Colton (born 1981), American singer-songwriter
- Joel Colton (1918–2011), American historian and author
- John Colton (disambiguation)
- J. H. Colton (1800–1893), American Cartographer
- Larry Colton, professional baseball player
- Lillian Colton (1911–2007), American crop artist
- Marie Colton, North Carolina politician
- Mark Colton (1961–1995), British racing driver
- Michael Colton, American writer and comedian
- Micky Colton, Canadian military pilot
- Paul Colton, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork
- Puddin Colton (1874–1958), Australian rugby player
- Roger B. Colton (1887–1978), American Army General during World War II
- Scott Colton (born 1980), American wrestler
- Sabin W. Colton (1847–1925), American investor
- Sandra Colton, American dancer and actress
- Shawna Colton, American Model
- Simon Colton, English computer scientist
- Walter Colton (1797–1851), American chaplain, newspaperman, and author
- William Colton (disambiguation)
See also
- General Joseph Colton, a fictional character in the G.I. Joe universe
- Colton (disambiguation) for other uses
References
- ^ Family Facts for: Colton ancestry.com
- ^ The Ua Goirmleadhaigh of Donegal: Colton ancestry.com
- ^ Is Colton an Irish name? ancestry.com
- ^ World Family Names publicprofiler.org
External links
- Colton Family Facts at Ancestry
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