Burus

Burus Meaning & Origin

About Burus
The surname Burus is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "burus," meaning "cotton." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with cotton in some way. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the cultivation, trade, or manufacturing of cotton, or who had a physical characteristic resembling cotton. Over time, the surname Burus has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burus: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y UW1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/burus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burus in Braille

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

The name Burus in braille

How to sign the name Burus using Sign Language

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

The name Burus in sign language

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