Burras

Burras Meaning & Origin

About Burras
The surname Burras is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "burh" meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked at a fortress or a fortified place. The name Burras signifies a connection to a place of defense or protection, suggesting that the original bearers of the surname may have had a role in guarding or maintaining a stronghold.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burras: 184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/burras*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burras in Braille

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

The name Burras in braille

How to sign the name Burras using Sign Language

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

The name Burras in sign language

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