Is Burton a Welsh name?

If so, what can you tell me about the history of some Burtons in Wales?





Really difficult to answer considering the commoness of that name, but any info would be awesome?





From what region did they typically come from? What were their usual jobs?

Is Burton a Welsh name?
According to www.ancestry.com its English,


Burton


English: habitational name from a place name that is very common in central and northern England. The derivation in most cases is from Old English burh 鈥榝ort鈥?(see Burke) + tun 鈥榚nclosure鈥? 鈥榮ettlement鈥?


hope this helps.
Reply:The actor Richard Burton was Welsh, but his birth name was Richard Jenkins.

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