What is the origin of the name Brotherton?

The name Brotherton is of English origin, deriving from a place name in West Yorkshire, England. It is believed to come from the Old English elements "broth," meaning "brother," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." The name may have originally referred to a settlement associated with a brother or a group of brothers. It later became a surname for families residing in or associated with that area.