Middleton is a locational

Anglo-Saxon The Anglo-Saxons were a Cultural identity, cultural group who inhabited England in the Early Middle Ages. They traced their origins to settlers who came to Britain from mainland Europe in the 5th century. However, the ethnogenesis of the Anglo- ...

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originating from dozens of different settlements in

England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe b ...

going by one of the pre-7th-century

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variations of "middle" (such as ''midel'') and "town" (such as ''tun''). The earliest recorded examples of such hamlets date to 1086 and include Middeltone, Mideltuna, and Middeltune in such

Derbyshire Derbyshire ( ) is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands, England. It includes much of the Peak District National Park, the southern end of the Pennine range of hills and part of the National Forest. It borders Greater Manchester to the nor ...

Shropshire Shropshire (; alternatively Salop; abbreviated in print only as Shrops; demonym Salopian ) is a landlocked historic county in the West Midlands region of England. It is bordered by Wales to the west and the English counties of Cheshire to th ...

Sussex Sussex (), from the Old English (), is a historic county in South East England that was formerly an independent medieval Anglo-Saxon kingdom. It is bounded to the west by Hampshire, north by Surrey, northeast by Kent, south by the English ...

, and

Yorkshire Yorkshire ( ; abbreviated Yorks), formally known as the County of York, is a Historic counties of England, historic county in northern England and by far the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its large area in comparison with other Eng ...

. The surname "Mideltone" is recorded in

Oxfordshire Oxfordshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the north west of South East England. It is a mainly rural county, with its largest settlement being the city of Oxford. The county is a centre of research and development, primarily ...

(1166), "Midilton" is noted in

Arbroath Arbroath () or Aberbrothock ( gd, Obar Bhrothaig ) is a former royal burgh and the largest town in the council area of Angus, Scotland, with a population of 23,902. It lies on the North Sea coast some ENE of Dundee and SSW of Aberdeen. The ...

, Scotland (1221) and "Middelton" is found in Yorkshire (1273).

List of people surnamed Middleton

* Andrew C. Middleton (1824–1909), New York politician *

Ant Middleton Anthony Middleton (born 22 September 1980) is a British adventurer, writer, television personality and former UK Special Forces soldier, Royal Marines Commando, and Royal Engineer in the British Army. He is best known as the former Chief Instru ...

(born 1980), former British soldier, adventurer and television presenter * Archibald Middleton (born 1871), Australian rules footballer * Arthur Middleton (disambiguation), several people *

Barry Middleton Barry John Middleton (born 12 January 1984) is regarded as one of the greatest British field hockey players in history. He played as a midfielder and forward for England and Great Britain and is the most capped British hockey player in history ...

(born 1984), field hockey player for England and Great Britain *

Bonnor Middleton James "Bonnor" Middleton (30 September 1865 – 23 December 1913) was a South African cricketer who played in six Test cricket, Tests from 1896 to 1902. On his debut, he took five wickets in the first innings against England in Port Elizabeth in ...

(1865–1913), South African cricketer * Cecil Middleton (1911-1984), cricketer *

C. H. Middleton Cecil Henry Middleton (22 February 1886 – 18 September 1945) was a British gardener, writer and one of the earliest radio and television broadcasters on gardening for the BBC. Middleton broadcast in Britain during the 1930s and 40s, especiall ...

(Cecil Henry Middleton, 1886–1945), gardener, writer and radio broadcaster * Charles Middleton (disambiguation), several people *

Christopher Middleton (poet) Christopher Middleton (10 June 1926 – 29 November 2015) was a British poet and translator, especially of German literature. Life He was born John Christopher Middleton in Truro, Cornwall, in 1926. Following four years' service in the Ro ...

(1926–2015), British poet and translator *

Clark Middleton Clark Tinsley Middleton (April 13, 1957 – October 4, 2020) was an American actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in '' Kill Bill: Vol. 2'', ''Sin City'', ''Fringe'', ''Snowpiercer'', and ''The Blacklist''. Career Middleton's first ...

(1957-2020), American actor * Clyde Middleton (1928–2019), American politician * Colin Middleton (1910–1983), Irish artist and surrealist *

Conyers Middleton Conyers Middleton (27 December 1683 – 28 July 1750) was an English clergyman. Mired in controversy and disputes, he was also considered one of the best stylists in English of his time. Early life Middleton was born at Richmond, North Yorkshir ...

(1683–1750), an English clergyman *

Dan Middleton Daniel Robert Middleton (born 8 November 1991), better known online as DanTDM (formerly TheDiamondMinecart), is a British YouTuber and gamer known for his Let's Play, video game commentaries. His online video channels have covered many video ga ...

(born 1991), British YouTube personality *

Darren Middleton Darren Middleton (born 4 October 1971) is an Australian musician, best known as lead guitarist and songwriter for alternative rock band Powderfinger. He was also lead singer/songwriter for Drag; his current solo tour is 'Splinters', a follow-u ...

(born 1971), Australian lead guitarist for alternative rock band Powderfinger *

Darryl Middleton Darryl is an English name, a variant spelling of Darell. Male variations of this name include: Darlin, Daryl, Darrell, Darryl, Daryll, Darryll, Darrell, Darrel. Female and unisex variations of this name include: Daryl, Darian, Dareen, Darelle ...

(born 1966), American-Spanish basketball player * David Middleton (disambiguation), several people * Derek Middleton (born 1934), English professional footballer * Edgar Middleton (1894–1939), British playwright and author * Edward Middleton (1810–1883), US Navy Rear Admiral *

Edwin Middleton Edwin Middleton (1865–1929) was a film director in the United States. He worked in theater as part of a stock company from Philadelphia before his film career. In 1891, he was an actor in a production titled ''Sin and Shadow''. In 1906, h ...

(1865–1929), American film director * Eilidh Middleton (born 1990), equestrian competitor from Scotland *

Erasmus Middleton Erasmus Middleton (1739–1805) was an English clergyman, author and editor. Early life He was the son of Erasmus Middleton of Horncastle, Lincolnshire. At age 22 he underwent a religion conversion among Wesleyan Methodists in Horncastle. He was ...

(1739–1805), English clergyman, author and editor * Eva Middleton (1953–2018), Belizean disability rights activist * Faith Middleton (born 1948), American radio journalist * Frank Middleton (footballer) (1879–1943), English footballer *

Frederick Dobson Middleton General Sir Frederick Dobson Middleton (4 November 1825 – 25 January 1898) was a British general noted for his service throughout the Empire and particularly in the North-West Rebellion in Canada. Imperial Military career Educated at Mai ...

(1825–1898), Canadian militia leader * Gerard V. Middleton (1931–2021), South African-born Canadian geologist and sedimentologist * George Middleton (disambiguation), several people * Graham Middleton (born 1950), Australian Rules footballer * Henry Middleton (disambiguation), several people *

Hubert Stanley Middleton Hubert Stanley Middleton (11 May 1890 – 13 August 1959) was a Organist#Classical and church organists, cathedral organist who served at Truro Cathedral and Ely Cathedral before taking up a long-standing organist and teaching appointment at Trini ...

(1890–1959), cathedral organist * Humphrey Middleton, 16th-century English Protestant martyr *

Ian Middleton Ian Middleton (26 October 1928 – 24 October 2007) was a New Zealand novelist, who made a particular mark with his books set in post-Second World War Japan. Born in New Plymouth, he was the younger brother of noted New Zealand short story wri ...

(1928–2007), New Zealand novelist * James Middleton (disambiguation), several people named James and Jim *

Jenna Middleton ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' is a Canadian teen drama television programme, television series created by Linda Schuyler and Yan Moore. The series is now considered the first incarnation and premiered on CTV Television Network, CTV on October ...

, fictional character in ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' * John Middleton (disambiguation), several people *

Joshua Middleton Joshua Middleton (sometimes credited as Josh Middleton) is an artist and designer working in the animation, film, comics, and book industries. In 2004 he was nominated for an Eisner Award as "Best Cover Artist" for his work on Marvel's '' NYX'', '' ...

, comic book artist * Karen Middleton (disambiguation), several people *Kate Middleton, now

Catherine, Princess of Wales Catherine, Princess of Wales, (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; 9 January 1982) is a member of the British royal family. She is married to William, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne, making Catherine the likely next ...

(born 1982), wife of William, Prince of Wales *

Keynan Middleton Keynan Anthony Middleton (born September 12, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the third round of the 2013 MLB draft. Middleton made his MLB debut ...

(born 1993), American baseball player *

Khris Middleton James Khristian Middleton (born August 12, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a three-time NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Bucks in 2 ...

(born 1991), American basketball player *

Lindsey Middleton Lindsey Middleton (born March 6, 1991) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her role in the web series '' Out With Dad'' and its subsequent spin-off series ''Vanessa's Story'' and ''Counselling Vanessa.''

(born March 6, 1991), Canadian actress * Lloyd Middleton, former Australian Rules footballer *

Malcolm Middleton Malcolm Bruce Middleton (born 31 December 1973) is a Scottish musician and member of indie band Arab Strap. He has also released seven solo studio albums and three albums performing under the pseudonym Human Don't Be Angry. Early life Middleto ...

(born 1973), Scottish musician *Margaret Yvonne Middleton (1922–2007), better known under her stage name

Yvonne De Carlo Margaret Yvonne Middleton (September 1, 1922January 8, 2007), known professionally as Yvonne De Carlo, was a Canadian-American actress, dancer and singer. She became a Hollywood film star in the 1940s and 1950s, made several recordings, and late ...

, Canadian actress * Mary Middleton (1870–1911), British political activist *

Max Middleton David Maxwell Middleton (born 4 August 1946) is an English composer and keyboardist who was originally a docker on the London docks. Middleton is known for his work on the Fender Rhodes Electric piano, the Minimoog synthesiser and his percussiv ...

(born 1946), English composer and keyboardist * Michael Middleton, British businessman, father of Catherine, Princess of Wales *

Nick Middleton Nick Middleton (born 1960) is a British physical geographer and supernumerary fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He specialises in desertification. Middleton was born in London, England. As a geographer, he has travelled to more than 70 countr ...

(born 1960), English physical geographer * O. E. Middleton (Osman Edward Middleton, 1925–2010), New Zealand short story writer * Peter Middleton (disambiguation), several people *

Pippa Middleton Philippa Charlotte Matthews (née Middleton; born 6 September 1983) is an English socialite, author and columnist. She is the younger sister of Catherine, Princess of Wales. Born in Reading and raised in Bucklebury, Berkshire, Middleton attende ...

(born 1983), English columnist and socialite, sister of Catherine, Princess of Wales *

Qaasim Middleton Qaasim Asani Malik Seawright-Middleton is an American actor and musician best known for his role in the Nickelodeon TV series '' The Naked Brothers Band''. Qaasim also starred in the HBO documentary movie ''The Music in Me'', and finished eighth ...

(born 1995), American actor, singer and musician * Richard of Middleton (c. 1249 – c. 1308),

Scholastic philosopher Scholasticism was a medieval school of philosophy that employed a Organon, critical organic method of philosophical analysis predicated upon the Aristotelianism, Aristotelian categories (Aristotle), 10 Categories. Christian scholasticism eme ...

R. Hunter Middleton Robert Hunter Middleton (May 6, 1898 – August 3, 1985) was an American book designer, painter, and typeface designer. Born in Glasgow, Scotland he came to Chicago in 1908 where he studied at the School of the Art Institute. He joined the des ...

(1898–1985), American book designer, painter, and type designer * Robbie Middleton (1990–2011), American boy who was raped and torched on his eighth birthday, dying of complications 13 years later * Robert Middleton (disambiguation), several people *

Ron Middleton (VC) Rawdon Hume "Ron" Middleton, VC (22 July 1916 – 29 November 1942) was a bomber pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force and a posthumous recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awar ...

(1916–1942), Australian Victoria Cross recipient * Scott Middleton, Canadian Musician, guitarist of Cancer Bats *Sheena Booth Middleton (born 1947), better known as

Sheena Blackhall Sheena Blackhall is a Scottish poet, novelist, short story writer, illustrator, traditional story teller and singer. Author of over 180 poetry pamphlets, 15 short story collections, 4 novels and 2 televised plays for children, The Nicht Bus and ...

, Scottish writer *

Stanley Middleton Stanley Middleton FRSL (1 August 1919 – 25 July 2009) was a British novelist. Life He was born in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, in 1919 and educated at High Pavement School, Stanley Road, Nottingham, and later at University College Nottingha ...

(1919–2009), British novelist * Thomas Middleton (disambiguation), several people *

Tom Middleton Tom Middleton (born 18 August 1971) is a British electronic recording artist, sound designer, composer, music producer, remixer and DJ. His solo albums include '' Lifetracks'' (2007), ''Glasstracks'' (2011) and ''Sleep Better'' (2018). Middleto ...

(born 1971), British recording artist, music producer, remixer and DJ * Troy Houston Middleton (1889–1976), Lieutenant General during World War II *

Tuppence Middleton Tuppence Middleton (born 21 February 1987) is an English actress known for her performances in film, television and theatre. In 2010, she was nominated for the ''London Evening Standard'' Film Awards for Most Promising Newcomer. Middleton appea ...

(born 1987), English actress * William Middleton (disambiguation), several people

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List of people surnamed Middleton

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