Burrous

Burrous Meaning & Origin

About Burrous
The surname Burrous is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "burh" meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a fortress or stronghold. The name Burrous suggests a connection to a place of defense or protection, reflecting the ancestral history of the individuals who bear this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burrous: 484
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44423
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/bərəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burrous in Braille

The image below is how to represent Burrous in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Burrous in braille

How to sign the name Burrous using Sign Language

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

The name Burrous in sign language

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