Burnau
Burnau Meaning & Origin
About Burnau
The surname Burnau is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "burn" meaning "stream" or "spring" and "au" meaning "meadow" or "field." Therefore, the surname Burnau can be interpreted as "meadow by the stream" or "field near the spring." It is likely that individuals with this surname have ancestral ties to a place characterized by a meadow or field located in close proximity to a stream or spring.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Burnau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Burnau: 148
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 117,480
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burnau 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 Burnau is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Burnau in Braille
Here's how to represent Burnau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Burnau using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Burnau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
