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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The surname Burguess is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Burguess in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.