Valton

The name Valton is believed to be a habitational surname, meaning it was derived from a place name. Specifically, it is thought to originate from various places in England named Walton, which means 'farmstead in a valley' or 'wall town' from Old English 'wealh' (foreigner, Briton) or 'weall' (wall) and 'tun' (enclosure, settlement). Over time, some individuals bearing this surname may have adopted it as a given name.

While not widely used as a first name, its usage as a surname dates back to medieval times in England. The 'V' instead of 'W' in Valton is a less common variant, possibly arising from regional pronunciation differences or transcription errors over centuries. It retains the same core etymological roots as Walton.