BURCH
Burch
The surname Burch is of Old English origin, derived from the word "burh" which means fort or stronghold. It is believed to have been a locational surname referring to individuals who resided near a fortification or a fortified settlement.
Origin and Distribution
The surname Burch has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon period and has been recorded in various forms such as Burgh, Borrows, Burch, and Burche. It is predominantly found in England, particularly in the southern counties such as Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. Over time, the name spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond.
Notable Individuals
- Jim Burch (1940–1993): English professional football player who played as a goalkeeper.
- Kthy Burch: British author known for her works on local history and genealogy.
Variants
Variants of the surname Burch include Burgh, Borrows, and Birch, each with slightly different spellings reflecting regional dialects and historical spelling variations.
Coat of Arms
The Burch family coat of arms typically features symbols associated with strength, protection, and fortitude. Common elements include towers, walls, and shields, evoking the sense of security and resilience.
Legacy
The surname Burch has a rich history and continues to be a significant part of British heritage. Many families bearing this surname take pride in their ancestral connection and uphold traditions associated with their lineage.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 4,187 people named Burch in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,228th most common surname in Britain. Around 64 in a million people in Britain are named Burch.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alice
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Burdge
- Birch
- Barch
- Bartch
- Barchi
- Baruch
- Barich
- Baroch
- Barchus
- Barach
- Barchue
- Bruch
- Burca
- Baracho
- Barash
- Barchha
- Barcia
- Baresh
- Barish
- Barouch
- Barrich
- Barrish
- Barrishi
- Barsh
- Barsha
- Barucha
- Baruchi
- Bauch
- Bauche
- Bautch
- Bearch
- Berch
- Berchey
- Berchie
- Berich
- Berish
- Berisha
- Berrich
- Bertsch
- Birche
- Birches
- Birsh
- Birtch
- Borash
- Borch
- Borich
- Boroch
- Borsh
- Boruch
- Brach
- Bracha
- Brache
- Brachi
- Brachio
- Bracho
- Braich
- Brash
- Bratch
- Bratchie
- Brauch
- Breach
- Breatch
- Brech
- Breech
- Breich
- Breish
- Bresh
- Brich
- Brish
- Britch
- Broach
- Broachi
- Broatch
- Broch
- Broche
- Brochie
- Brochu
- Broich
- Brosh
- Brotch
- Brotchie
- Brouch
- Broutch
- Bruche
- Brush
- Brych
- Brysh
- Burchal
- Burcham
- Burchan
- Burchby
- Burchdl
- Burchel
- Burcher
- Burches
- Burchet
- Burchia
- Burchil
- Burcu
- Buresh
- Burgh
- Burnich
- Bursh
- Burtch
- Byrch
- Barghchi
- Berchi
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.