BURKILL
Burkill
Burkill is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Burgheard," which combines the elements "burg," meaning "protection" or "fortress," and "heard," meaning "hardy" or "brave." Over time, the name evolved into its modern form as Burkill.
The surname Burkill is primarily found in the Yorkshire region of England, with historical records dating back several centuries. The name is relatively rare, but its presence in certain localities suggests a longstanding connection to specific communities within Yorkshire.
Individuals bearing the surname Burkill have contributed to various fields over the years, including academia, agriculture, and the arts. The name reflects a lineage that is rooted in the cultural and historical tapestry of England.
In modern times, the surname continues to be borne by individuals and families who take pride in their heritage and lineage. The name Burkill serves as a reminder of the rich history and diverse origins of British surnames.
There are approximately 546 people named Burkill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Burkill.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Re
- Richard
- Roger
- Roy
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Joanne
- Julia
- Karen
- Kate
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Baraglia
- Barcla
- Barguel
- Barkel
- Barkell
- Barkely
- Barkhill
- Barkill
- Barkla
- Barkle
- Barklie
- Barkwill
- Barquilla
- Barriekell
- Barriskill
- Bauskill
- Beerkhill
- Berghall
- Bergl
- Berkel
- Berkell
- Berkely
- Berrocal
- Birckell
- Bircle
- Birghall
- Birkel
- Birkell
- Birkhill
- Birkill
- Birkle
- Birkles
- Borghol
- Borkala
- Bracale
- Brackall
- Brackell
- Braglia
- Bragoli
- Brakel
- Brakell
- Brakle
- Braycal
- Breackell
- Breakal
- Breakall
- Breakel
- Breakell
- Breakill
- Breakle
- Breckall
- Breckell
- Breckill
- Breglia
- Bregoli
- Brekalo
- Brekell
- Brickall
- Brickel
- Brickell
- Brickill
- Brickl
- Brickle
- Briegal
- Briglia
- Broaghall
- Broccoli
- Broccolo
- Brockall
- Brockel
- Brockell
- Brockill
- Brogle
- Broglia
- Broglio
- Brookall
- Broughal
- Broughale
- Broughall
- Broughill
- Brucal
- Bruckel
- Bruckl
- Brucoli
- Brueckel
- Buerkle
- Buhrkohl
- Burcall
- Burcell
- Burckel
- Burgall
- Burghall
- Burgill
- Burguillo
- Burgul
- Burill
- Burkel
- Burkell
- Burkelt
- Burkhill
- Burkle
- Burnill
- Bursill
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