About Britton
The surname Britton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "Brytt," meaning "Briton" or "British." It was originally used to denote someone from Britain or of British descent. The name likely originated during the medieval period when the term "Briton" was used to distinguish the native Celtic-speaking people of Britain from the invading Anglo-Saxons. Over time, the surname Britton has become a common English surname, often associated with individuals of British heritage.
The surname Britton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Britton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Britton is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Britton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Britton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.