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UK surname

Salton

A surname derived from the name of the town Salton in Bedfordshire, England.

In the 1881 census there were 297 people recorded with the Salton surname, ranking it #9,792 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 291, ranked #15,062, down from #9,792 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Whitby, Hull Holy Trinity and Pickering. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Shawfair, Hambleton and South Leith.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Salton is 516 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 2.0%.

1881 census count

297

Ranked #9,792

Modern count

291

2016, ranked #15,062

Peak year

1861

516 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Salton had 297 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,792 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 291 in 2016, ranked #15,062.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 516 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Salton surname distribution map

The map shows where the Salton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Salton surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Salton over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 185 #11,077
1861 historical 516 #5,072
1881 historical 297 #9,792
1891 historical 342 #10,023
1901 historical 338 #10,709
1911 historical 240 #13,281
1997 modern 295 #13,680
1998 modern 317 #13,392
1999 modern 314 #13,556
2000 modern 309 #13,651
2001 modern 293 #13,933
2002 modern 308 #13,763
2003 modern 305 #13,662
2004 modern 299 #13,904
2005 modern 299 #13,877
2006 modern 295 #14,053
2007 modern 295 #14,198
2008 modern 295 #14,303
2009 modern 299 #14,445
2010 modern 306 #14,529
2011 modern 295 #14,758
2012 modern 291 #14,806
2013 modern 292 #15,027
2014 modern 298 #14,911
2015 modern 302 #14,687
2016 modern 291 #15,062

Geography

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Where Saltons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Whitby, Hull Holy Trinity, Pickering, St Pancras and Edinburgh. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Shawfair, Hambleton, South Leith, Tweeddale East Area and East Riding of Yorkshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Whitby Yorkshire, North Riding
2 Hull Holy Trinity Yorkshire, East Riding
3 Pickering Yorkshire, North Riding
4 St Pancras London (North Districts)
5 Edinburgh Edinburgh

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Shawfair Midlothian
2 Hambleton 010 Hambleton
3 South Leith City of Edinburgh
4 Tweeddale East Area Scottish Borders
5 East Riding of Yorkshire 018 East Riding of Yorkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Salton

These lists show first names that appear often with the Salton surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Salton

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Salton, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Salton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Salton household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Salton is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Salton is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Salton falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Salton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Salton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Salton

The surname Salton is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "saltern" or "salt" and "ton," referring to a town or settlement where salt was produced or traded.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Salton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this record, the name appears as "Saltone," referring to a place in Norfolk, England.

During the Middle Ages, the name Salton was primarily associated with areas in Norfolk and Suffolk, where salt production was a significant industry. The salt marshes and coastal regions of these counties provided ideal conditions for the extraction and trade of salt, which was a valuable commodity at the time.

In the 13th century, records mention a Sir John Salton, a prominent landowner and knight from Norfolk. He was known for his military service during the reign of King Henry III and was granted lands in recognition of his bravery.

Another notable figure with the surname Salton was William Salton, who lived in the 15th century and served as the Bishop of Norwich from 1472 to 1492. He played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of the region during his tenure.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Salton family continued to hold influence in Norfolk and Suffolk. Historical records mention several members of the family serving in various capacities, such as local magistrates, landowners, and merchants.

One notable example is Thomas Salton, born in 1580 in Suffolk, who was a successful merchant and landowner. He was actively involved in the local community and served as a justice of the peace.

In the 18th century, the name Salton began to spread beyond Norfolk and Suffolk as families migrated to other parts of England and eventually to other countries. One notable figure from this period was John Salton, born in 1712 in Norfolk, who was a renowned scholar and author of several books on theology and philosophy.

While the surname Salton is not as common today as it was in its areas of origin, it continues to hold historical significance, particularly in the regions of Norfolk and Suffolk, where it has deep roots dating back to the medieval period.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Salton families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Salton surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 85 Saltons recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.02x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 85 3.02x
Midlothian 36 9.47x
Middlesex 33 1.16x
Lancashire 26 0.77x
Lanarkshire 23 2.51x
Selkirkshire 15 58.41x
Surrey 10 0.72x
Staffordshire 9 0.94x
Cheshire 8 1.28x
Kent 7 0.72x
Ayrshire 6 2.82x
Sussex 6 1.25x
Derbyshire 5 1.13x
Durham 4 0.47x
Lincolnshire 4 0.88x
Monmouthshire 3 1.46x
Peeblesshire 3 22.47x
Renfrewshire 3 1.36x
Suffolk 2 0.58x
Essex 1 0.18x
Gloucestershire 1 0.18x
Leicestershire 1 0.32x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Holy Trinity in Yorkshire leads with 24 Saltons recorded in 1881 and an index of 35.48x.

Place Total Index
Holy Trinity 24 35.48x
Middlesbrough 17 46.41x
Pickering 13 367.23x
Glasgow 12 7.36x
St Pancras London 12 5.25x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 10 6.54x
Govan 10 4.40x
South Leith 8 18.70x
Cockpen 7 157.66x
Galashiels 7 73.76x
Poplar London 7 13.07x
Tranmere 7 30.40x
Barton Under Needwood 6 344.83x
Chadderton 6 36.43x
Heaton Norris 6 31.30x
Melrose 6 92.88x
Bermondsey 5 5.92x
Blackburn 5 5.58x
Bromley London 5 8.01x
Easingwold 5 251.26x
Headingley Cum Burley 5 27.61x
Kilbirnie 5 98.04x
Ramsgate 5 31.63x
Sewerby Cum Marton 5 943.40x
Stanton By Bridge 5 3333.33x
Hackney London 4 2.51x
Kingston On Thames 4 12.04x
Penicuik 4 77.37x
Ripe 4 1052.63x
Whitby 4 42.19x
York St Maurice 4 75.47x
Ardwick 3 9.87x
Cowbit 3 483.87x
Liberton 3 51.11x
Neilston 3 27.17x
Stranton 3 10.55x
Trevethin 3 15.48x
Wharram Le Street 3 2307.69x
Bethnal Green London 2 1.62x
Chorlton On Medlock 2 3.74x
Edinburgh New North 2 60.42x
Peebles 2 50.63x
Wolverhampton 2 2.71x
Wray With Botton 2 327.87x
Aldeburgh 1 48.78x
Amotherby 1 370.37x
Beith 1 15.77x
Brighton 1 1.04x
Carmichael 1 131.58x
Cheltenham 1 2.33x
Chorlton Cum Hardy 1 44.84x
Colne 1 9.97x
Cranbrook 1 24.39x
Edinburgh St Georges 1 12.67x
Ettrick 1 256.41x
Fulham London 1 2.43x
Great Grimsby 1 3.47x
Hampstead London 1 2.26x
Lasswade 1 11.51x
Leek Lowe 1 7.84x
Leicester St Margaret 1 1.30x
Penge 1 5.52x
Plumstead 1 3.10x
Ratcliffe London 1 6.38x
Ruswarp 1 31.95x
Scarborough 1 3.91x
Selkirk 1 13.83x
Skinningrove 1 57.80x
Southwick 1 39.53x
Southwold 1 48.78x
Stockton On Tees 1 2.46x
Tockwith 1 178.57x
Walthamstow 1 4.96x
West Linton 1 91.74x
Witton Cum Twambrooks 1 17.92x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Salton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Elizabeth 14
Mary 13
Jane 11
Edith 5
Emma 5
Sarah 5
Alice 4
Annie 4
Florence 4
Ann 3
Hannah 3
Caroline 2
Clara 2
Ellen 2
Julia 2
Martha 2
Anna 1
Betsy 1
Charlotte 1
Deborah 1
Elizbth. 1
Emily 1
Esther 1
Frances 1
Georgianna 1
Georgina 1
Gertrude 1
Harriet 1
Henrietta 1
Jessica 1
Laura 1
Linda 1
Lydia 1
Maggie 1
Margaret 1
Margeret 1
Margrett 1
Martha.E. 1
Mary.A. 1
Minnie 1
Rebecca 1
Rose 1
Ruth 1
Susan 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Salton surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 15
John 11
George 8
Thomas 7
Charles 6
Walter 6
Henry 4
Robert 4
Wm. 4
Arthur 3
James 3
Albert 2
Alexander 2
Benjamin 2
Herbert 2
Alex 1
Arther 1
Cephas 1
Chas. 1
Edward 1
Fletcher 1
Geo. 1
Harry 1
Horatio 1
Joseph 1
Percy 1
Peter 1
Richard 1
Robt. 1
Samuel 1
Viner 1
Wilson 1

FAQ

Salton surname: questions and answers

How common was the Salton surname in 1881?

In 1881, 297 people were recorded with the Salton surname. That placed it at #9,792 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Salton surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 291 in 2016. That gives Salton a modern rank of #15,062.

What does the Salton surname mean?

A surname derived from the name of the town Salton in Bedfordshire, England.

What does the Salton map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Salton bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.