Charlton - Last Names

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Charlton

/ˈtʃɑːrltən/

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Meaning

The settlement or farm of Ceorl's people

Represents ancestral lineage and land ownership, symbolizing stability, heritage, and connection to English rural roots.

Symbolism

Embodies tradition, endurance, and historical continuity; often associated with landed gentry and established family lines.

Etymology: From Old English elements 'Ceorl' (a personal name meaning freeman or churl) and 'tūn' (settlement or estate). Literally 'Ceorl's tun', indicating a homestead belonging to or associated with a man named Ceorl.

Style & Origin

traditional

professional

english

Cultural Background

Originating in England, Charlton is a toponymic surname derived from various English place names mea

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