Burnet

Burnet Meaning & Origin

About Burnet
The surname Burnet is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "burnete," meaning "brown." It was originally used as a nickname for someone with brown hair or a dark complexion. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Burnet can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burnet: 441
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,966
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 N IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈbərnɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burnet in Braille

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

The name Burnet in braille

How to sign the name Burnet using Sign Language

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

The name Burnet in sign language

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