About Burkum
The surname Burkum is of Dutch origin and is derived from the place name "Burghem" or "Burchum," which refers to a fortified settlement or castle. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from a place with this name. The name Burkum signifies a connection to a specific geographical location and may have been adopted by individuals who migrated from the town of Burghem or its vicinity.
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The surname Burkum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burkum 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 Burkum is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Burkum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Burkum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.