About Burress
The surname Burress is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bourgeois," meaning "town dweller" or "citizen." It was originally a status name given to someone who was a member of the middle class or a prosperous townsperson. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved, resulting in variations such as Burress. Today, individuals with the surname Burress can be found primarily in the United States.
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The surname Burress is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burress 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 Burress is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Burress in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Burress using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.