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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Most individuals with the name Burgess are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Burgess in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.