About Thornburg
The surname Thornburg is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "thorn" and "burg," meaning "thorn" and "fortress" or "castle" respectively. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely hailed from a place named Thornburg or Thornborough. The name may have been given to someone who lived near a thorny hill or a fortress surrounded by thorny bushes. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent thorn bush or thorny area.
The surname Thornburg is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thornburg based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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