Ollerton is the surname of a wizarding family. It is unknown if they are pure-blood, or have both magical and Muggle ancestry, but the family seems to date back to at least the 1300s.
Family Members
- Barnaby Ollerton — co-founded the Cleansweep Broom Company with his brothers Bill and Bob
- Bill Ollerton — brother of Barnaby and Bob
- Bob Ollerton — brother of Barnaby and Bill
- Gifford Ollerton — slayer of the giant Hengist of Upper Barnton
Etymology
The surname Ollerton derives from the name of several locations in England. It means "alder town," from the Old English alra, "alder," and tun, settlement.[1]