Burgher

Burgher Meaning & Origin

About Burgher
The surname Burgher is derived from the Middle English word "burgh," meaning a fortified town or borough. It was originally used to denote someone who lived in or near a town or city. Over time, the term "burgher" came to refer specifically to a citizen of a town or city, often one who held a certain social or economic status. As a surname, Burgher typically indicates an ancestral connection to urban areas or suggests a person's urban background or occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burgher: 1,215
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burgher 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

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PRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbərgər/
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('PRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B626

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