About Birch
The surname Birch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "birce," meaning "birch tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a birch tree or a place with birch trees. The birch tree is known for its slender, graceful appearance and was often associated with fertility, renewal, and protection in ancient cultures. Therefore, the surname Birch may also have been given to someone who exhibited these qualities or had a connection to them.
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The surname Birch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Birch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Birch is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Birch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Birch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.