TheNameDBButten
OccupationalMeaning
A surname possibly derived from a place name or occupational term related to butter production.
Etymology
May derive from Old English 'butere' (butter) combined with a locational element. Alternatively, it could relate to 'butt' (a strip of land) with a diminutive or locational suffix.
About the Butten Surname
A rare English surname with probable connections to dairy work or land features. The name has remained relatively uncommon throughout recorded history.
Distribution
Scattered throughout England and some presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers.