About Elton
The surname Elton is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Ælfweald" or "Æthelweald," which means "noble ruler" or "ruler of elves." Alternatively, it could be derived from the place name Elton, which means "the settlement by the river." The surname Elton is therefore associated with noble leadership or a location near a river.
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The surname Elton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Elton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Elton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Elton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.