Burguess

Burguess Meaning & Origin

About Burguess
The surname Burguess is derived from the Middle English word "burgeis," which means a citizen or inhabitant of a borough or town. It was originally used to denote someone who held a prominent position within a borough or town, such as a mayor or a magistrate. Over time, the surname Burguess became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with urban life and civic responsibilities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burguess: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 G AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/burguess*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burguess in Braille

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

The name Burguess in braille

How to sign the name Burguess using Sign Language

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

The name Burguess in sign language

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