What is where does the name sutton come from?

The name Sutton is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words "sudh" meaning "south," and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, Sutton means "southern settlement" or "southern enclosure." The name was originally used to describe a person who lived in or was from a town or village called Sutton. Sutton is a common surname in English-speaking countries, and variations of the name include Sudtun, Suttone, Suthdon, and Sudtone.