The name Keaton comes from a surname, which is derived from a place name meaning "shed town" in Old English.
Famous bearers
Bearers of the surname include Joseph Frank Keaton, Jr. (1895 - 1966), better known by his stage name Buster Keaton,
a popular American silent film comic actor and filmmaker;
Diane Keaton (born 1946), an American actress, director, and producer.
