Stratton

Stratton is an English surname with multiple possible origins. It may come from a place name, such as Stratton in Cornwall or Stratton Audley in Oxfordshire. Alternatively, it could derive from the Old English word “stræt,” meaning street or Roman road. Another possibility is that it comes from the Old English personal name “Strettan.” The name has been recorded since the 13th century and is relatively common in England and the United States. Notable Strattons include British actress Dorothy Stratton and American astronaut William Stratton.