Colton (surname)
Colton is a surname of Irish origin. Comhaltán Ua Cleirigh, King of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne in AD 964 appears to be the first recorded use of this name. Comaltan, originally a forename, became Ó Cómhaltáin the surname (son of Comaltan, genitive case) which was eventually anglicized into Colton. Comaltan was an early member of the Ó Cléirigh family, reputedly the oldest surname in Europe.[1] Irish variations include O'Comhaltain (Irish: Ó Cómhaltáin) and Collin, anglicized as "Colton".[2] Some Irish descending Coltons can trace lineage to the notable Kennedy family an American family of Irish descent who are prominent in American politics and government.[3][4]
| Pronunciation | /ˈkoʊltən/ |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | O'Cómhaltáin, Cole, Collins |
People with the surname
- Ann Ree Colton (1898–1984), founder of "Niscience"
- Charles Colton (disambiguation)
- David Douty Colton (1831–1878), California pioneer, entrepreneur, politician
- Dean Colton, Scottish rugby player
- Don B. Colton (1876–1952), American politician
- Eben Pomeroy Colton (1829–1895), Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
- Edward Andrew Colton (1965- ), American Law Enforcement Official
- Frank B. Colton (1923–2003), American chemist
- Gardner Quincy Colton (1814–1898), American anesthesiologist
- George Radcliffe Colton (1886–1916), Governor of Puerto Rico
- Ginger Colton (1875–1946), Australian rugby player
- Graham Colton (born 1981), American singer-songwriter
- Joel Colton (1918–2011), American historian and author
- John Colton (disambiguation)
- John Colton (bishop) (c. 1320–1404), statesman and cleric in Ireland
- John Colton (politician) (1823–1902), South Australian politician
- John Colton (screenwriter) (1887–1946), American playwright and screenwriter
- J. H. Colton (1800–1893), American Cartographer
- Larry Colton, professional baseball player
- Lillian Colton (1911–2007), American crop artist
- Marie Colton (1922-2018), American politician
- Mark Colton (1961–1995), British racing driver
- Michael Colton, American writer and comedian
- Michael F. B. Colton, (1933- ), Irish Garda Chief Superintendent ret'd.
- Micky Colton, Canadian military pilot
- Paul Colton, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork
- Puddin Colton (1874–1958), Australian rugby player
- Roger B. Colton (1887–1978), American Army General during World War II
- Scott Colton (born 1980), American wrestler
- Sabin W. Colton (1847–1925), American investor
- Sandra Colton, American dancer and actress
- Shawna Colton, American model
- Simon Colton, English computer scientist
- Walter Colton (1797–1851), American chaplain, newspaperman, and author
- William Colton (disambiguation)
Fictional characters
- General Joseph Colton, a fictional character in the G.I. Joe universe
See also
- Kolton, given name and surname
References
- "Cleary". Irish Times.
- "Family Facts for: Colton". Ancestry.com.
- "The Ua Goirmleadhaigh of Donegal: Colton". Ancestry.com.
- "Is Colton an Irish name?". Ancestry.com.
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