Colton (surname)

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Colton
Pronunciation /ˈkltən/
Other names
Variant(s) O'Cómhaltáin, Cole, Collins


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]

People with the surname

Fictional characters

See also

  • Kolton, given name and surname

References

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