BURGON
The surname Burgon reflects a dual heritage, with origins in both England and France.
It is derived from the Old French word burgeon, which means “bud” or “shoot.” In medieval usage the term was often applied as a nickname to someone of youthful or energetic appearance. The surname therefore carries connotations of fresh vitality and lively character.
Over the centuries the name has appeared in a number of variants, which include Burgoin, Burgoyne, Burgan, Burgen, Burgin and Burgyn. Some of these forms have a locational element, signifying a connection to the region of Burgundy in eastern France, derived from the ancient Gaulish tribe known as the Burgundii.
The earliest known English record of the surname is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a Walter Burgoin is noted as being granted lands in Devonshire. In Scotland the name appears as early as 1128 in the charter rolls of St. Andrew, where a Robert Burgonensis is mentioned as a subject of dispute. Subsequent documentation includes an Adam de Burgoine in the London Subsidy Tax register of 1319, an Elizabeth de Burgon in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, a Thomas Burgane holding lands in Innerkethin, Scotland, in 1500, and an Edward Burgen christened at All Hallows church, London Wall, on 8 January 1665.
In the wider historical panorama the surname is also associated with General John Burgoyne, an author and soldier who surrendered to George Washington at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, an event that contributed to the eventual American victory and independence.
Typical given names associated with the Burgon surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Keith
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanna
- Laura
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Philiippa
- Philippa
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 811 people named Burgon in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,676th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Burgon.
Famous people named Burgon
- Richard Burgon - Politician
- Geoffrey Burgon - Composer (1941 to 2010)
- Colin Burgon - Politician
- Archie Burgon - Football player (1912 to 1994)
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