About Colton
The surname Colton is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Cola" or "Col," which means "charcoal" or "coal," and the word "tun," meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the name Colton can be interpreted as "the settlement or enclosure of Cola" or "the place where charcoal is produced." It is likely that the name originally referred to a person who lived near a charcoal-burning site or a settlement associated with coal production.
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The surname Colton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Colton 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 Colton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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