About Brotherton
The surname Brotherton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "broðer" meaning "brother" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Brotherton can be interpreted as "the settlement of brothers" or "the enclosure belonging to brothers." It likely originated as a locational surname, indicating that the first bearers of the name hailed from a place called Brotherton or had some association with such a place.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Brotherton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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