Britten (surname)

Britten is a surname, originally referring to a person from Brittany. Notable people with the surname include:

• Benjamin Britten (1913–1976), British composer, conductor, and pianist
• Bill Britten (1828–1920), American actor best known for his portrayal of Bozo the Clown
• Emma Hardinge Britten (1823–1899), spiritualist
• Frederick A. Britten (1871–1946), U.S. Representative from Illinois
• Harry Britten (1870–1954), English entomologist
• James Britten (1846–1924), English botanist
• John Britten (1950–1995), New Zealand motorcycle designer
• Linda Britten, Australian fashion designer
• Mark Britten, American comedian with stage name "The Chinaman"
• Paul Britten Austin (1922–2005), English author, broadcaster and translator
• Rhonda Britten (born 1960), founder of the Fearless Living Institute
• Roy John Britten (1919–2012), American molecular biologist
• Sébastien Britten (born 1970), Canadian figure skater
• Terry Britten (born 1947), English singer-songwriter
• Simon Britten, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Leeds (born 1966)