Belton

Belton Meaning & Origin

About Belton
The surname Belton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "beo," meaning bee, and "tun," meaning enclosure or settlement. Therefore, the name Belton likely referred to a settlement or village where bees were kept or where honey was produced. Over time, individuals living in or near this place adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Belton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Belton: 9,041
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3939
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Belton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 L T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɛltən/
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('PLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Belton in Braille

Here's how to represent Belton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Belton in braille

How to sign the name Belton using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Belton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Belton in sign language

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