About Chilton
The surname Chilton is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English words "cild" meaning "child" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, Chilton could refer to a place name meaning "child's settlement" or "settlement associated with children." It could also be a topographic name for someone who lived near a child's settlement or a nickname for someone who was youthful or had childlike qualities.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chilton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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