About Gilton
The surname Gilton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to be a variant of the name Gildington, which is composed of the Old English elements "gild" meaning "payment" or "tribute" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Gilton likely originated as a name for someone who lived in or near a settlement where tribute or payment was made.
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