BIRSE
Birse
The surname Birse is of Scottish origin, primarily found in the Aberdeenshire region of northeast Scotland. It is believed to be derived from the medieval Scottish place name "Birse," which refers to a location near the River Birse in Aberdeenshire.
The Birse family is thought to have been associated with this area for centuries, and the surname has likely been passed down through generations of individuals who resided in or near the village of Birse.
Like many Scottish surnames, the name Birse may have originated as a way to distinguish people based on their ancestral or geographical ties. Over time, individuals bearing the Birse surname may have spread to other parts of Scotland and beyond, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation.
Today, individuals with the surname Birse can be found not only in Scotland but also in other English-speaking countries, particularly in regions with historical ties to Scotland such as Canada, Australia, and the United States.
The Birse surname is a reminder of the rich history and diverse origins of Scottish surnames, reflecting the ancestral connections and geographical roots of families throughout the country and its diaspora.
There are approximately 713 people named Birse in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,573rd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Birse.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- George
- Iain
- James
- Jim
- John
- Neil
- Raymond
- Robert
- Scott
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Irene
- Jennifer
- Laura
- Lena
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.