BRUNTON
Brunton
Brunton is a surname of English origin that likely originated as a locational name referring to individuals from a place called "Brunton" or "Brown Town". The name is derived from the Old English words "brun" meaning brown and "tun" meaning settlement or village.
Distribution and Frequency
The surname Brunton is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, with significant concentrations in England and Scotland. It is less common compared to more widespread surnames but is still seen in various English-speaking countries due to migration and historical ties between Britain and these nations.
Notable Individuals
- David Brunton (1802-1886): Scottish architect known for his work on various notable buildings in Glasgow.
- Lynne Brunton (b. 1955): British artist and sculptor recognised for her innovative mixed media works.
- Sir Thomas Brunton (1831-1908): British physician and pharmacologist, notable for his research on the mechanisms of action of drugs.
References
- P H Reaney, R M Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames (London: Routledge, 1991).
- J J Withycombe, The Oxford Dictionary of English Christian Names (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1977).
The surname Brunton carries a rich history and is borne by individuals with diverse achievements and contributions across various fields.
There are approximately 3,705 people named Brunton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,502nd most common surname in Britain. Around 57 in a million people in Britain are named Brunton.
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
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Janet
- Julie
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Barnden
- Barnton
- Bernton
- Brainton
- Brandon
- Branten
- Branton
- Braunton
- Brenton
- Breuton
- Brianton
- Brinton
- Bronton
- Brount
- Brouton
- Brownton
- Bruerton
- Bruington
- Brumton
- Brunden
- Brundon
- Brunetto
- Brunnon
- Brunston
- Brunt
- Brunten
- Bruntin
- Brunts
- Brunty
- Bruntz
- Bruorton
- Bruton
- Brutton
- Bryanton
- Bryenton
- Brynton
- Burnton
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.