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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The surname Burd is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Burd in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.