Moulton

Moulton is both a surname and a toponym of English origin. The placename elements typically derive from Old English, with -tun meaning a farmstead or settlement, and the initial element often reflecting a personal name or geographic descriptor.

In England, Moulton refers to several settlements. These include Moulton, Lincolnshire, a market town in South Kesteven; Moulton, Northamptonshire, a village in East Northamptonshire; Moulton, Cheshire, a village in Cheshire East; and Moulton, Suffolk, a village and civil parish in Mid Suffolk.

In the United States, there are communities named Moulton in several states, including Alabama, Texas, and Iowa, each a small locality or town.

Moulton is also associated with notable developments in design and manufacturing. The Moulton bicycle, a distinctive small-wheeled bike, was designed by engineer and designer Alex Moulton (1920–2012); his work influenced bicycle engineering and aesthetics from the mid-20th century onward. The surname itself is widely distributed, with various individuals bearing the name across different fields.