Alton Proffitt

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alton Proffitt — English
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alton Proffitt is a name that combines English origins. The first name Alton is a masculine given name of English origin. Alton ( AWL-tən, UK also OL-tən) is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Alton Adams (1889–1987), first African-American bandmaster in the U.S. Navy Alton Alexis (born 1957), former National Football League wide receiver Alton Brown (born 1962), American cinematographer, author, actor, and television personality Alton Brown (1925–2016), former Major League Baseball relief pitcher Alton Byrd (born 1957), American basketball player Alton Coleman (1955–2002), African-American spree killer Alton Ellis (1938–2008), Jamaican musician Alton Hornsby Jr. The surname Proffitt: Cy Proffitt (1911–1996), American basketball player Ethel Maude Proffitt Stephenson (née Ethel Maude Proffitt) (1895–1982), American lawyer Frank Proffitt (1913–1965), Appalachian old-time banjoist and performer Kathryn Linda Haycock Proffitt (born 1951), American diplomat Michael Proffitt, Scottish chief editor for the Oxford English Dictionary Morgan Proffitt (born 1994), American soccer player Paine Proffitt (born 1972), American-born artist living in England Shane Profitt, American musician Stanley Proffitt (1910–1999), English cricketer Steve Proffitt, American radio journalist Tommy Prof. Alton is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 50K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Alton reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alton

English

Alton ( AWL-tən, UK also OL-tən) is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Alton Adams (1889–1987), first African-American bandmaster in the U.S. Navy Alton Alexis (born 1957), former National Football League wide receiver Alton Brown (born 1962), American cinematographer, author, actor, and television personality Alton Brown (1925–2016), former Major League Baseball relief pitcher Alton Byrd (born 1957), American basketball player Alton Coleman (1955–2002), African-American spree killer Alton Ellis (1938–2008), Jamaican musician Alton Hornsby Jr.

Surname: Proffitt

Scottish

Cy Proffitt (1911–1996), American basketball player Ethel Maude Proffitt Stephenson (née Ethel Maude Proffitt) (1895–1982), American lawyer Frank Proffitt (1913–1965), Appalachian old-time banjoist and performer Kathryn Linda Haycock Proffitt (born 1951), American diplomat Michael Proffitt, Scottish chief editor for the Oxford English Dictionary Morgan Proffitt (born 1994), American soccer player Paine Proffitt (born 1972), American-born artist living in England Shane Profitt, American musician Stanley Proffitt (1910–1999), English cricketer Steve Proffitt, American radio journalist Tommy Prof.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alton is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 11%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alton by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Alton Proffitt

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alton Proffitt:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alton?
The first name Alton originates from English. Alton ( AWL-tən, UK also OL-tən) is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Alton Adams (1889–1987), first African-American bandmaster in the U.S. Navy Alton Alexis (born 1957), former National Football League wide receiver Alton Brown (born 1962), American cinematographer, author, actor, and television personality Alton Brown (1925–2016), former Major League Baseball relief pitcher Alton Byrd (born 1957), American basketball player Alton Coleman (1955–2002), African-American spree killer Alton Ellis (1938–2008), Jamaican musician Alton Hornsby Jr.
When was Alton most popular?
The name Alton reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Proffitt?
The surname Proffitt originates from Scottish. Cy Proffitt (1911–1996), American basketball player Ethel Maude Proffitt Stephenson (née Ethel Maude Proffitt) (1895–1982), American lawyer Frank Proffitt (1913–1965), Appalachian old-time banjoist and performer Kathryn Linda Haycock Proffitt (born 1951), American diplomat Michael Proffitt, Scottish chief editor for the Oxford English Dictionary Morgan Proffitt (born 1994), American soccer player Paine Proffitt (born 1972), American-born artist living in England Shane Profitt, American musician Stanley Proffitt (1910–1999), English cricketer Steve Proffitt, American radio journalist Tommy Prof.
What are the origins of the name Alton Proffitt?
The name Alton Proffitt combines two different traditions: the first name Alton has English roots, while the surname Proffitt originates from Scottish.
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