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Palmertons in the USA40610th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Palmerton
EdwardPalmerton
Edward Palmerton was a United States Congressman from New York.JimPalmerton
Jim Palmerton is a professional golfer from the United States.SusanPalmerton
Susan Palmerton is an American journalist and news anchor.HaroldPalmerton
Harold Palmerton was a World War I flying ace from the United States.SarahPalmerton
Sarah Palmerton is an American actress known for her role in the TV show 'Palmerton Family'.CharlesPalmerton
Charles Palmerton was a British artist known for his landscape paintings.EmilyPalmerton
Emily Palmerton is an Australian actress and model.MichaelPalmerton
Michael Palmerton is a Canadian musician and composer.StephaniePalmerton
Stephanie Palmerton is an American author and poet.DavidPalmerton
David Palmerton was a Canadian politician and businessman.Palmerton Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Palmerton' is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words 'palm' meaning 'palm tree' and 'tūn' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. The name likely originated as a topographic or locational surname for someone who lived near or worked with palm trees.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Palmerton' is primarily found in the United States, particularly in the state of Pennsylvania where the town of Palmerton is located. There are also smaller populations of individuals with the surname in other parts of the United States and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Palmerton' include 'Palmerston' and 'Polmerton'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Palmerton' is largely within the United States, as many settled in or around the town of Palmerton, Pennsylvania. Some individuals with the surname may have also immigrated from England or other English-speaking countries.