About Bolton
The surname Bolton is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English words "bula" meaning "a bull" and "tun" meaning "a settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the name Bolton can be interpreted as "the settlement or enclosure where bulls are kept." It is also possible that the name originated from a place called Bolton, which is a common place name in England. Overall, the surname Bolton is associated with a location or occupation related to bulls.
The surname Bolton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bolton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Bolton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bolton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.