Burr

Burr Meaning & Origin

About Burr
The name "Burr" is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be a variant of the word "burr," which refers to a rough, prickly seed case or the sound made by a small animal. Alternatively, "Burr" can be a surname derived from the Old English word "bur," meaning a cottage or a small dwelling. As a surname, "Burr" is associated with individuals who lived in or near a small dwelling or had a connection to the countryside.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Burr are male.

Burr Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1
🌐 IPA
/bər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burr in Braille

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

The name Burr in braille

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

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

The name Burr in sign language

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