Singleton Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Singleton last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Singleton last name
Meaning of the Singleton last name: from Singleton in Lancashire. Singleton comes from Singleton in the Fylde of Lancashire or Singleton in Sussex, a name often explained as a farm with a shingled roof. The surname is above all a Lancashire one, common around Preston and Blackpool. A curious detail: in everyday English a "singleton" later came to mean a single thing or person, but the surname is much older and comes only from the place.
Arms associated with the Singleton name
Medieval English knights painted their arms on shields and surcoats so they could be recognised in battle, the world in which Singleton heraldry grew.
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Singleton name FAQ
What does the Singleton name mean?
From Singleton in Lancashire. Common variants include Singletone, Shingleton, Sington.
Where does the Singleton surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Ireland and Australia.
Is there a Singleton coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Singleton 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.