Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Acton

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      From the Oak Tree settlement

      Variations

      Afton, Alton, Anton
      The name Acton has its roots in Old English, where it originates from two elements: ac, meaning oak tree, and tun, meaning settlement or enclosure. Therefore, Acton can be translated as From the Oak Tree settlement. This name is indicative of a person's connection to a specific place, likely where oak trees were prominent. In early English history, names were often derived from a person's occupation, location, or personal characteristics. The name Acton suggests that the individuals who bore this name were likely associated with or resided near oak tree settlements.

      Throughout history, the name Acton has found its way into various records and documents. Some notable instances include the Acton baronets, a prominent British family whose lineage can be traced back to the 17th century. Sir John Acton, for instance, served as an advisor to the Bourbon kings of Naples and later became the prime minister of Naples. Furthermore, Acton has also appeared as a place name, such as Acton in London, a well-known district that encompasses several suburbs. In modern times, the name Acton is still used as both a first name and a name. It remains a testament to the rich history and linguistic heritage of the English language, as well as the enduring connection to oak tree settlements that the name Acton represents.

      Based on our records...

      Fox

      Fox

      This is the most common surname associated with Acton.
      Mary

      Mary

      This is the most common name of those married to a Acton.
      Acton

      Acton

      This is the most common name for a child of a Acton.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1807 is when there were the most people born with the first name Acton.

      Explore the origins of another name.