Clinton is 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 18th century, probably originally in honor of DeWitt Clinton or one of his famous relatives. Some notable people with the surname Clinton include: Family of William Jefferson (Bill) and Hillary Rodham ClintonNuclear family Bill Clinton (42nd) President of the United States Hillary Rodham Clinton,… (More on Clinton)