BROTHERTON
Brotherton
Brotherton is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the Old English word "broth", meaning "a ditch or stream", and "tun", meaning "settlement". This surname is believed to have originated from various places called Brotherton in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and other regions in England.
The earliest recorded instance of the Brotherton surname dates back to the 12th century, when it was documented in the Domesday Book, which was a survey of England and Wales completed in 1086. Over the centuries, the surname has spread throughout the British Isles and beyond, carried by families who migrated for various reasons such as economic opportunities and trade.
Individuals bearing the Brotherton surname have made notable contributions in various fields such as literature, academia, politics, and the arts. The name continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world.
Today, the surname Brotherton is relatively uncommon, but it holds a significant place in British history and heritage. The bearers of this name can take pride in their ancestral connection to the places from which the name originated and the legacies associated with it.
There are approximately 2,852 people named Brotherton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,129th most common surname in Britain. Around 44 in a million people in Britain are named Brotherton.
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
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Emma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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