Colton is a surname of mainly Irish origin. Mac Comhaltan Ua Cleirigh, King of Uí Fiachrach Aidhne in AD 964 appears to be the first recorded use of this name. Mac Comhaltan was an early member of the Ó Cléirigh family, reputedly the oldest surname in Europe. [1] An English variation of the name is Colby; Irish variations include O'Comhaltain (Irish: Ó Comhaltáin) and Collin, anglicized as "Colton". 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.
The following was obtained through publicprofiler. The most popular forenames for the surname are John, David, James, Robert, Michael, Paul, Richard, Mark, William, and Mary.
Ann Ree Colton (1898–1984), founder of "Niscience"
Charles Colton (disambiguation)
Dean Colton, Scottish rugby player
Don B. Colton (1876–1952), American politician
Eben Pomeroy Colton (1829–1895), Lieutenant Governor of Vermont
Erin Colton, American journalist
Frank B. Colton (1923–2003), American chemist
Gardner Quincy Colton (1814–1898), American anesthesiologist
George Radcliffe Colton (1886–1916), Governor of Puerto Rico
Ginger Colton (1875–1946), Australian rugby player
Graham Colton (born 1981), American singer-songwriter
Joel Colton (1918–2011), American historian and author
John Colton (disambiguation)
J. H. Colton (1800–1893), American Cartographer
Larry Colton, professional baseball player
Lillian Colton (1911–2007), American crop artist
Marie Colton, North Carolina politician
Mark Colton (1961–1995), British racing driver
Michael Colton, American writer and comedian
Micky Colton, Canadian military pilot
Paul Colton, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork
Puddin Colton (1874–1958), Australian rugby player
Roger B. Colton (1887–1978), American Army General during World War II
Scott Colton (born 1980), American wrestler
Sabin W. Colton (1847–1925), American investor
Sandra Colton, American dancer and actress
Shawna Colton, American Model
Simon Colton, English computer scientist
Walter Colton (1797–1851), American chaplain, newspaperman, and author
William Colton (disambiguation)
