About Burgh
The surname Burgh is of English and Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "burgh" or "burh," meaning a fortified town or settlement. It was originally used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a fortified town or as a locational name for someone who hailed from a place named Burgh. Over time, the surname Burgh has evolved into various spellings, such as Burke, Bourke, or de Burgh, and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history.
The surname Burgh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burgh 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 Burgh is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Burgh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Burgh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.