About Tilton
The surname Tilton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement" and "tun" meaning "farmstead" or "estate." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Tilton can be interpreted as "the settlement or farmstead by the enclosure."
The surname Tilton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tilton 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 Tilton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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