Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Surname Butler

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SOURCE: Occupation USAGE: English, Irish Meaning & History From the Middle English word botte, which means "a vat or large trough used to contain wine". A butler (from Middle English boteler) was the servant in charge of the bottes. A famous bearer of this surname is the fictional character of Rhett Butler, created by Margaret Mitchell for her novel 'Gone With The Wind'.	MORE INFORMATION Popularity Namesakes Tweet

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