About Burdis
The surname Burdis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Burdo," which itself is a variant of the name "Burdock." The name Burdock is derived from the Old English word "burh" meaning "fortress" or "castle," and "docce" meaning "dock" or "herb." Therefore, the surname Burdis likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a fortress or castle, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place where burdock plants grew.
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The surname Burdis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burdis 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 Burdis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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