About Burnam
The surname Burnam is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "burna" meaning "stream" or "brook" and the suffix "-ham" meaning "homestead" or "village." Therefore, the surname Burnam is likely to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a stream or brook. It is a toponymic surname that was often given to individuals based on their place of residence.
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The surname Burnam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burnam 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 Burnam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Burnam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Burnam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.