Burgoon

Burgoon Meaning & Origin

About Burgoon
The surname Burgoon is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "burc" meaning "castle" or "fortress." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked in a castle or fortress. Over time, variations of the name emerged, such as Burgin, Burghin, or Burghen. The surname Burgoon signifies a connection to a castle or fortress in German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burgoon: 1,326
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20139
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burgoon 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
PRKN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 G UW0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbərgun/
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('PRKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burgoon in Braille

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

The name Burgoon in braille

How to sign the name Burgoon using Sign Language

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

The name Burgoon in sign language

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