Burd

Burd Meaning & Origin

About Burd
The surname Burd is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "burh" or "burgh," meaning a fortified place or town. It was originally used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a fortification or a person who worked or resided in a town. Over time, the surname Burd may have also been adopted as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a fortified place, such as being strong or protective.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Burd is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Burd: 6,202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,607
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burd 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 Burd is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 D
🌐 IPA
/bərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burd in Braille

Here's how to represent Burd in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Burd in braille

How to sign the name Burd using Sign Language

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

The name Burd in sign language

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