Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɜɹ.tən/(American English) /ˈbɜː.tən/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From a common English place name, derived from Old English meaning "fortified town". Related NamesDetails RootBurton (place name)Given Name DescendantBurton(English) Categories bass guitarists, blues musicians, film directors, isograms, places, Star Wars actors, Swimming Hall of Famers, towns, vibraphonists, Welsh actors, xylophonists