Buri
Buri Meaning & Origin
About Buri
The surname Buri is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "búri," meaning "dweller" or "inhabitant." It is believed to have originally been a given name that later became a hereditary surname. The name Buri is associated with the mythological figure Búri, who is considered the first god in Norse mythology and the ancestor of the gods Odin, Vili, and Ve. As a surname, Buri is relatively rare and is primarily found in Scandinavian countries such as Norway and Sweden.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Buri is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Buri: 593
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 37,544
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.2
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buri 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 Buri is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Buri in Braille
Here's how to represent Buri in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Buri using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Buri using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
