About Burrington
The surname Burrington is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Devon, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "burh," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Burrington can be interpreted as "the settlement near the fortress" or "the enclosed settlement by the stronghold."
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The surname Burrington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burrington based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Burrington in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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