BURCHELL
Burchell
The surname Burchell is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "burh" meaning "fortification" or "stronghold", and the suffix "-ell" typically denoting a diminutive form. It is classified as a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer may have hailed from a place named Burchell or a similar-sounding name. The presence of various spellings of the surname, such as Burchall, Burchill, and Burchel, reflects historical variations in pronunciation and dialect.
The Burchell surname has been recorded in England since at least the medieval period, with instances found in historical documents, parish records, and census records. Individuals bearing the surname have been documented in various regions across England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent.
Notable individuals with the surname Burchell include William John Burchell (1781–1863), a renowned British explorer, naturalist, and artist who extensively documented the flora and fauna of southern Africa during the early 19th century. His contributions to botanical and zoological research have had a lasting impact on the scientific community.
Today, the surname Burchell is relatively rare, but individuals bearing this name can still be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and around the world. The historical significance and diverse geographical distribution of the Burchell surname contribute to its enduring presence in British genealogy and society.
There are approximately 3,096 people named Burchell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,910th most common surname in Britain. Around 48 in a million people in Britain are named Burchell.
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
- Alan
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Amy
- Anne
- Carolyn
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Barchell
- Barchall
- Burchel
- Barichella
- Barichello
- Barshall
- Barshell
- Bearchell
- Bearchill
- Bearshall
- Berchall
- Berchell
- Berchielli
- Berczely
- Bershell
- Birch
- Birchal
- Birchale
- Birchall
- Birchals
- Birchel
- Birchell
- Birchenough
- Birchill
- Birchler
- Birchnell
- Birchwall
- Birshall
- Birshell
- Borshall
- Borshell
- Brachell
- Brashill
- Bratchell
- Brauchli
- Brechell
- Brichall
- Brichell
- Bruchal
- Burcell
- Burchal
- Burchall
- Burcher
- Burches
- Burchess
- Burchet
- Burchett
- Burchfell
- Burchil
- Burchill
- Burchley
- Burchnall
- Burchnell
- Burshall
- Burshell
- Burtchaell
- Burtchell
- Burtcher
- Byrchall
- Birchenall
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.