A surname of English origin, also used as a place name for various towns and villages. It can refer to several locations in England and the United States.
From Old English 'stræt' (street, Roman road) and 'tūn' (town, settlement), literally meaning 'settlement by the road.' Many English place names ending in '-ton' follow this pattern.
Stratton places were typically founded along Roman roads, which were so well-built that many still form the backbone of England's road system today. The name reveals how our ancestors prioritized locations with good transportation access!
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