Colton is a surname of

Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...

origin. Comhaltán Ua Cleirigh, King of

Uí Fiachrach Aidhne Uí Fhiachrach Aidhne (also known as Hy Fiachrach) was a kingdom located in what is now the south of County Galway. Legendary origins and geography Originally known as Aidhne, it was said to have been settled by the mythical Fir Bolg. Dubhalta ...

in AD 964 appears to be the first recorded use of this name. Comaltan, originally a forename, became Ó Cómhaltáin the surname (son of Comaltan, genitive case) which was eventually anglicized into Colton. Comaltan was an early member of the

Ó Cléirigh O'Cleary ( ga, Ó Cléirigh) is the surname of a learned Gaelic Irish family. It is the oldest recorded surname in Europe — dating back to 916 CE — and is cognate with cleric and clerk. The O'Clearys are a sept of the Uí Fiachrach dynasty, w ...

family, reputedly the oldest surname in Europe. Irish variations include O'Comhaltain (

: ''Ó Cómhaltáin'') and Collin, anglicized as "Colton". Some Irish descending Coltons can trace lineage to the notable

Kennedy family The Kennedy family is an American political family that has long been prominent in American politics, public service, entertainment, and business. In 1884, 35 years after the family's arrival from Ireland, Patrick Joseph "P. J." Kennedy beca ...

an American family of Irish descent who are prominent in American politics and government.

People with the surname

* Ann Ree Colton (1898–1984), founder of "Niscience" * Charles Colton (disambiguation) *

David Douty Colton General David Douty Colton (July 17, 1831– October 9, 1878) was an American pioneer, entrepreneur, and politician. The city of Colton, California, is named for him. Early life Colton was born in the state of Maine, of Isacc W. Colton and Abig ...

(1831–1878), California pioneer, entrepreneur, politician * Dean Colton, Scottish rugby player * Don B. Colton (1876–1952), American politician * Eben Pomeroy Colton (1829–1895), Lieutenant Governor of Vermont * Edward Andrew Colton (1965- ), American Law Enforcement Official * Frank B. Colton (1923–2003), American chemist * Gardner Quincy Colton (1814–1898), American anesthesiologist * George Colton (disambiguation) :* George Colton (Maryland politician) (1817–1898), American politician, printer and newspaperman :* George Radcliffe Colton (1886–1916), Governor of Puerto Rico *

Ginger Colton Alfred John "Ginger" Colton (25 March 1875 – 2 June 1946) was a rugby union player who represented Australia. Colton, a number 8, was born in Brisbane Queensland and claimed two international rugby caps for Australia. His debut game was a ...

(1875–1946), Australian rugby player * Graham Colton (born 1981), American singer-songwriter * Joel Colton (1918–2011), American historian and author * John Colton (disambiguation) :* John Colton (bishop) (c. 1320–1404), statesman and cleric in Ireland :*

John Colton (politician) Sir John Blackler Colton, (23 September 1823 – 6 February 1902) was an Australian politician, Premier of South Australia and philanthropist. His middle name, Blackler, was used only rarely, as on the birth certificate of his first son. Backg ...

(1823–1902), South Australian politician :*

John Colton (screenwriter) John Colton (December 31, 1887 – December 26, 1946) was an American playwright and screenwriter born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent the first 14 years of his life in Japan where his English father was a diplomat. After returning to the ...

(1887–1946), American playwright and screenwriter *

J. H. Colton Joseph Hutchins Colton (July 5, 1800 – July 29, 1893), founded an American mapmaking company which was an international leader in the map publishing industry between 1831 and 1890. Colton was born in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and moved to New ...

(1800–1893), American Cartographer * Larry Colton, professional baseball player * Lillian Colton (1911–2007), American crop artist *

Marie Colton Marie Jaquelin Watters Colton (October 20, 1922 – September 25, 2018) was an American politician who represented the 51st district in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1978 to 1994. Colton was born in Charlotte, North Carolina a ...

(1922-2018), American politician *

Mark Colton Mark Colton (17 March 1961 – 5 August 1995) was a British racing driver and software author. He was killed in practice for Craigantlet Hillclimb speed event in Northern Ireland after his Pilbeam's front wing failed and he hit a telegraph pole. ...

(1961–1995), British racing driver *

Michael Colton Michael Colton (born 1975) is an American screenwriter and former journalist. With writing partner John Aboud, he was a regular commentator on ''Best Week Ever'' and other VH1 shows, including '' I Love the '80s''. Personal life Colton attende ...

, American writer and comedian * Michael F. B. Colton, (1933- ), Irish Garda Chief Superintendent ret'd. * Micky Colton, Canadian military pilot * Milo Colton, American politician *

Paul Colton William Paul Colton (born 13 March 1960), known as Paul Colton, is an Irish Anglicanism, Anglican bishop. Since 1999, he has served as Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross in the Church of Ireland. Biography Paul Colton attended St Luke's National ...

, Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork *

Puddin Colton Thomas Joseph "Puddin" Colton (30 August 1874 – 13 June 1958) was a rugby union player who represented Australia. Colton, a flanker, was born in Brisbane, Queensland Brisbane ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian s ...

(1874–1958), Australian rugby player * Roger B. Colton (1887–1978), American Army General during World War II * Ross Colton (born 1996), American ice hockey player * 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 Reverend Walter Colton (May 7, 1797 – January 22, 1851) was an American clergyman and writer from Vermont who served as the first American Alcalde (mayor) of Monterey, California. He worked as an editor for newspapers in Washington, D.C. and ...

(1797–1851), American chaplain, newspaperman, and author * William Colton (disambiguation)

Fictional characters

General Joseph Colton Joseph Colton, the original G.I. Joe,1994 File Card packaged with actio ...

, a fictional character in the G.I. Joe universe *

Rosie Colton '' Doctors'' is a British medical soap opera which began broadcasting on BBC One on 26 March 2000. Set in the fictional West Midlands town of Letherbridge, the soap follows the lives of the staff and patients of the Mill Health Centre, a ficti ...

, a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Doctors''

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* {{surname, Colton Surnames Surnames of Irish origin ru:Колтон

People with the surname

Fictional characters

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