Burden

Burden Meaning & Origin

About Burden
The surname Burden is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "burdoun," which referred to a musical instrument, specifically a bass accompaniment. As a surname, Burden could have been given to someone who played this instrument or had a connection to music. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who carried a heavy burden or had a burdensome occupation. The name Burden may also have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a hill or mound, as "burden" can also mean a small hill or mound in some dialects.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burden: 13,028
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,770
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burden 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

📇 Metaphone
PRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbərdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burden in Braille

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

The name Burden in braille

How to sign the name Burden using Sign Language

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

The name Burden in sign language

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