burton/ˈbɜː.tən/EtymologyUsually from Old English burhtun (fortified farmstead, farmstead near or belonging to a stronghold or manor), from burh + tun.burton means An English habitational surname from Old English for someone who lived in any of several places with that name. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 75 out of 100.nameAn English habitational surname from Old English for someone who lived in any of several places with that name.A male given name.A number of places in the United States:; A locality in Navajo County, Arizona.A number of places in the United States:; A former town in Rabun County, Georgia, now submerged.A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Madison County, Idaho.A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community, census-designated place, and township in Adams County, Illinois.nounAn arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.Storage of cargo athwartships.