What Does the Last Name Britton Mean?

Origins of Britton:
The surname of Britton can be traced to the country of France. Contrary to popular belief, this surname has nothing to do with Britain, but rather is a locational name. This means that the surname of Britton was often taken by the Lord or owner of the land from which the name derives.

What does the name Britton mean?

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Britton is: Brit. A native of Brittany: (France) or Britain:.

Is Britton an Irish name?

The surname Britton was first found in County Kildare and County Meath, where the name was established in the 13th century. It is often preceded by "le," as in "le Breton," in the Judiciary Rolls and Ormond Deeds of Ireland. ... In England, the name was derived from de Bretagne.

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