Botterill

Botterill is an English surname of Norman origin. It is a toponymic name, likely derived from the town of Les Bottereaux in Normandy, France. The town's name itself is thought to come from Old French bot meaning "toad," referencing what may have been a local feature.

Notable Bearers

Several notable people share this surname, spanning sports, politics, and the arts:

• Cal Botterill (born 1947), Canadian sports psychologist.
• George Botterill (born 1949), English chess player and author.
• Jason Botterill (born 1976), American ice hockey executive and former player.
• Jennifer Botterill (born 1979), Canadian women's ice hockey player and Olympic gold medalist.
• Joseph Botterill (1862–1920), pastoralist and politician in South Australia.
• Michael Botterill (born 1980), Canadian football player.
• Nick Botterill (born 1962), British businessman and CEO of several auction houses.
• William Botterill (1820–1903), English architect.
• Doreen McCannell-Botterill (born 1947), Canadian cross-country skier and biathelete.

Variants

A similar surname is Bottrill, which shares the same Norman roots. Both names are primarily found in England and among the English diaspora.

• Origin: Norman toponymic from Les Bottereaux
• Meaning: Associated with "toad" (from Old French bot)
• Type: Surname
• Regions: England, Canada, United States, Australia