Melton (surname)

Melton is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Barry Melton (born 1947), musician and co-founder of Country Joe and The Fish
• Douglas A. Melton (born 1953), developmental biologist
• Frank Melton (died 2009), former mayor of Jackson, Mississippi
• J. Gordon Melton (born 1942), American religious scholar
• John Melton (died 1640), English politician and author
• Justin Melton (born 1987), Filipino-American professional basketball player
• Mitchell Melton (1943–2013), American politician
• Parvati Melton (born 1989), Indian model and actress
• Sid Melton (born 1920), American actor
• Terrence Melton (born 1977), American football player
• William Melton (died 1340), Archbishop of York
• Matthew Melton (Born 1982) garage rock musician and producer