Burra

Burra Meaning & Origin

About Burra
The surname Burra is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "bùrach," meaning "rough" or "turbulent." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a rough or unruly nature. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed such characteristics or lived in a place with rough terrain. Over time, the surname Burra has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burra: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UH1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/burra*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burra in Braille

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

The name Burra in braille

How to sign the name Burra using Sign Language

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

The name Burra in sign language

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