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
See also Brittan Britton (surname)