Burns
Burns Meaning & Origin
About Burns
The surname Burns is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "burna" or the Old Norse word "brunnr," both meaning "stream" or "spring." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a stream or a spring. The name Burns is also associated with the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns, whose works greatly influenced Scottish literature and culture.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Burns holds a prominent position in our records, ranking within the top 500. Here's an in-depth look at its popularity and demographic spread:
- Number of People with the name Burns: 165,925
- Overall Popularity: 0.06%
- Ranking: 155
- Frequency per 100k people: 56.25
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burns based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Burns in Braille
Here's how to represent Burns in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Burns using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Burns using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
