Burbridge
Burbridge Meaning & Origin
About Burbridge
The surname Burbridge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "burh" meaning "fortress" or "stronghold," and "brycg" meaning "bridge." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a fortress or bridge. The name Burbridge may have been given to someone who lived near a notable bridge or a fortified structure, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a bridge or a fortification. Overall, the surname Burbridge signifies a connection to a place of defense or a significant bridge.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Burbridge is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Burbridge: 1,634
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 17319
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.55
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burbridge based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Burbridge in Braille
Here's how to represent Burbridge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Burbridge using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Burbridge using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
