About Kelton
The surname Kelton is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Kelton" in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cealc" meaning "chalk" and the Old English word "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Kelton likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with the settlement by the chalky area.
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The surname Kelton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kelton 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 Kelton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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