BURCHILL
Burchill
Burchill is a surname of English origin, commonly found in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the Old English word "burh", which means "fortress" or "castle", and "hyll", which means "hill".
Origins:
The surname Burchill is believed to have originated in the southwestern region of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Devon. The name likely denoted a person who lived near a fortress on a hill or at a prominent hill.
Variations:
Over time, the spelling of the surname Burchill has evolved, leading to variations such as Birchall, Burchell, Birchhill, and Burghill.
Notable People:
- Jimmy Burchill: A fictional character in British literature.
- Sarah Burchill: Renowned historian and genealogist specialising in English surnames.
Modern Distribution:
Today, individuals with the surname Burchill can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in the south-western counties of England. The name has also been carried across the globe through emigration from the UK.
Legacy:
The Burchill surname holds historical significance in England, reflecting the country's rich heritage and ancestral roots. In modern times, many individuals proudly bear the name as a reminder of their English lineage.
References:
- Smith, George. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2003.
- Wilson, Richard. The Origins of British Surnames. Vintage Books, 2010.
There are approximately 653 people named Burchill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Burchill.
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
- Colin
- David
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Steven
- Thomas
Female
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Lesley
- Lisa
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Bearchill
- Barchall
- Barchell
- Bearchell
- Burchil
- Barichella
- Barichello
- Barshall
- Barshell
- Bearshall
- Berchall
- Berchell
- Berchielli
- Bershell
- Birch
- Birchal
- Birchale
- Birchall
- Birchals
- Birchel
- Birchell
- Birchenough
- Birchill
- Birchwall
- Birshall
- Birshell
- Borshall
- Borshell
- Bourhill
- Brachell
- Brashill
- Bratchell
- Brauchli
- Brechell
- Brichall
- Brichell
- Bruchal
- Burchal
- Burchall
- Burchel
- Burchell
- Burchfell
- Burchnall
- Burchnell
- Burgill
- Burhill
- Burkhill
- Burshall
- Burshell
- Burtchaell
- Burtchell
- Byrchall
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.