BRATTON

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Bratton

Bratton is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from various place names across England, most notably Bratton Fleming in Devon and Bratton Clovelly in Devon, which in turn take their name from Old English 'bratt' meaning 'cloak' or 'mantle' and 'tun' meaning 'settlement' or 'enclosure'.

The Bratton surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, with historical records dating back to the 13th century. The name may have been used to describe individuals who lived in or near a place called Bratton or who were associated with the cloth-making industry.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Bratton include the British composer John Bratton, known for his popular songs such as "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now" and "In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree."

Today, the Bratton surname is relatively uncommon, but it remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames with its origins rooted in the landscapes and industries of medieval England.

There are approximately 1,034 people named Bratton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,179th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Bratton.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Daniel
David
Edward
James
John
Michael
Paul
Richard
Robert
Thomas
William

Female

Amanda
Carol
Catherine
Claire
Elizabeth
Jacqueline
Jane
Julia
Laura
Lisa
Margaret
Sarah
Susan

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