Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. KLIN-tən [key·IPA] Meaning & History Derived from the place name Glympton meaning "settlement on the River Glyme" in Old English. This surname is borne by former American president Bill Clinton (1946-). DetailsRelated Names Given Name DescendantClinton(English) Categories American presidential surnames, Vice presidents Entry updated February 4, 2020 ·