Burtons

Burtons is a name that may refer to multiple places or to people bearing the surname Burton or its plural form Burtons. In geography, Burtons and Burton variants are common in English-speaking countries. The most well-known English place is Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire, a town historically associated with the brewing industry. Other English settlements with Burton in their name include Burton Latimer in Northamptonshire and Burton-in-Kendal in Cumbria, as well as many smaller villages that carry the same root name.

Etymology plays a key role in the toponym Burtons. The place name Burton derives from Old English burh, meaning a fort or fortification, and tun, meaning an enclosure or settlement. The form Burtons, when encountered in place names or family names, reflects a plural or possessive usage in historical records rather than a separate linguistic root.

Beyond England, the name appears in other former British territories, including towns and villages in the United States and Canada that were named by settlers familiar with English place-names. As a surname, Burtons is a variant of Burton, borne by individuals and families in various fields.