Moulton

Moulton is an English surname and place name, derived from Old English elements. The name is a combination of 'mūða' (meaning 'mouth' or 'estuary') and 'tūn' (meaning 'enclosure', 'settlement', or 'farm'). This indicates that the original settlements bearing this name were located at the mouth of a river or stream. Over time, these place names became adopted as surnames by people who originated from or lived in these locations.

The surname Moulton has been in use for centuries, with early records appearing in medieval England. As families moved, the surname spread, and it eventually became established in other English-speaking countries. While primarily a surname, it has occasionally been used as a given name, particularly in families with a strong connection to the surname or the places named Moulton.