Molton

Molton Meaning & Origin

About Molton
The surname Molton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English word "mōltūn," which means "farmstead where malt is made." The name likely originated as a topographic or occupational surname, referring to someone who lived or worked at a place where malt was produced. Over time, individuals associated with this place came to be known as Molton, and the surname has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Molton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Molton: 698
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32865
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Molton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW1 L T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmoʊltən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Molton in Braille

Here's how to represent Molton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Molton in braille

How to sign the name Molton using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Molton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Molton in sign language

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