About Burrough
The surname Burrough is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "burh" or "burg," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." As a surname, it likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a fortification or as a locational name for someone from a place named Burrough. Additionally, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked in or was associated with a borough or town. The surname Burrough is relatively common in England and has variations such as Burrow and Borough.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burrough 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 Burrough in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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