Burgess

Burgess Meaning & Origin

About Burgess
The name "Burgess" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "burgeis," meaning a freeman or citizen of a borough or town. It was originally used to denote someone who held a position of importance or authority within a town or city. The name "Burgess" often signifies a person who was a respected member of the community, involved in local governance or trade. Today, it is a surname that can be found worldwide, representing a family's historical connection to urban life and civic responsibilities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Burgess are male.

Burgess Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRJS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 JH AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbərʤəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJS', 'PRKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burgess in Braille

Here's how to represent Burgess in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Burgess in braille

How to Spell the Name Burgess in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Burgess using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Burgess in sign language

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