Burgin

Burgin Meaning & Origin

About Burgin
The surname Burgin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "burgeis," meaning a citizen or inhabitant of a borough or town. It was originally used as a descriptive name for someone who lived in or near a fortified town or castle. Over time, the spelling variations of the name evolved to include Burgin, Burgeon, and Burgen. Today, individuals with the surname Burgin can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burgin: 5,453
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.85

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burgin 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 Burgin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRJN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 G IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbərgɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJN', 'PRKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burgin in Braille

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

The name Burgin in braille

How to sign the name Burgin using Sign Language

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

The name Burgin in sign language

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