Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. DAWL-tən [key·IPA] Meaning & History Derived from a place name meaning "valley town" in Old English. A notable bearer of the surname was the English chemist and physicist John Dalton (1766-1844). Related NamesDetails Given Name DescendantDalton(English) Categories Six Feet Under characters Entry updated June 13, 2019
