BURAK

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Burak

Burak is a British surname with potential origins in different cultures and languages, including Turkish, Arabic, and Hebrew. In Turkish, the name "Burak" refers to a creature from Islamic tradition, known as Buraq, which was a mythical winged horse. This creature is said to have carried the Prophet Muhammad during his Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj).

The surname Burak may have been adopted by individuals of Turkish heritage who settled in Britain or by British families with ancestral ties to Turkey or the Middle East. Alternatively, it could have originated from Jewish communities where the name Burak may be a variant of the Hebrew name "Baruch," meaning "blessed."

Like many surnames in Britain, the surname Burak has evolved and diversified over time, and individuals bearing this name may have different ancestral backgrounds and historical roots. The name Burak contributes to the rich tapestry of multicultural identities present in British society today.

There are approximately 106 people named Burak in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Burak.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Germany

Language of origin: German

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alexander
Antony
Barry
Mark
Steven

Female

Avril
Christine
Dagmara
Katey
Maria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.