About Galton
The surname Galton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Gallt," meaning "wild" or "unruly." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed these characteristics. Over time, the name evolved to Galton, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the West Midlands region of England.
The surname Galton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Galton 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 Galton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Galton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Galton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.