TheNameDB TheNameDB
Names Surnames People Popular
Name Lookup Higher or Lower Name Generator Compare Names Family Tree War Records

Burton Wheeler

Photograph of Burton Wheeler Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Burton
Surname
Wheeler

The Name Burton

Origin
English
Meaning
A fortified town or a town with a fortress, derived from Old English elements.
Full name details →

The Wheeler Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A craftsman who makes or repairs wheels, particularly for carts, wagons, and other vehicles.
Full surname details →

Research Records

Search on Ancestry Search on FamilySearch

Source

Library of Congress

TheNameDB

Every name carries the weight of centuries. We research name origins, surname histories, and the real people who bore them — connecting you to the stories behind the names.

Explore

  • Given Names
  • Surnames
  • Historical People

Resources

  • Search
  • Name Popularity
  • Name Lookup
  • War Records
  • Name Generator
  • Higher or Lower
  • Guides
  • API & Developers

TheNameDB.com — Portraits courtesy of the Library of Congress