Burres

Burres Meaning & Origin

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

  • Number of People with the name Burres: 471
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45412
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

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PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 Z
🌐 IPA
/bərz/
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('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burres in Braille

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

The name Burres in braille

How to sign the name Burres using Sign Language

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

The name Burres in sign language

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