Shelton Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Shelton last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Shelton last name
Meaning of the Shelton last name: from Shelton, "farm on a ledge". Shelton comes from places in England whose name meant farm on a ledge or slope. The name is found in the Midlands and East Anglia and later spread widely in America. A curious detail: an early Shelton family has been linked with the family of Anne Boleyn, making the name part of a famous Tudor story.
Arms associated with the Shelton name
In England, gold stood for generosity and silver for peace, and the Shelton name belongs to that old language of colour.
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Shelton name FAQ
What does the Shelton name mean?
From Shelton, "farm on a ledge". Common variants include Skelton, Shilton, Sheldon.
Where does the Shelton surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Shelton coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Shelton coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.