Clinton's an English family name, indicating one's ancestors came from English places called Glympton or Glinton. Clinton has frequently been used as a given name in the United States since the late 19th century, probably originally in honor of DeWitt Clinton or one of his famous relatives. Baron Clinton's a title of peerage in England, originally created in 1298. Some notable people with the surname Clinton include: Family of DeWitt Clinton Charles Clinton (1690–1773), French and Indian W… (More on Clinton)