Burmeister

Burmeister Meaning & Origin

About Burmeister
The surname Burmeister is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "burmeister," meaning "master of the house" or "head of the household." It was an occupational name given to someone who held a position of authority or responsibility within a household or community. The Burmeister surname was often associated with individuals who were in charge of managing the affairs of a noble or wealthy family, overseeing their estate, or serving as a mayor or magistrate.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burmeister: 4,543
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,338
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.54

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRMSTR
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πŸ”Š Soundex
B06502306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 M AY0 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΙ™rmaΙͺstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRMSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burmeister in Braille

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

The name Burmeister in braille

How to sign the name Burmeister using Sign Language

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

The name Burmeister in sign language

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