About Betterton
The surname Betterton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Beorhtweald," meaning "bright ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Betterton. Over time, the surname has evolved and become less common, but it still carries the meaning of a bright and powerful ruler.
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The surname Betterton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Betterton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Betterton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Betterton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.