BURKITT
Burkitt
Pronunciation: /ˈbɜː.kɪt/
Origin: English
Meaning: Burkitt is a surname of English origin. It derives from the Old English personal name "Burghild", composed of the elements "burg", meaning "fortress" or "castle", and "hild", meaning "battle". Over time, this personal name evolved into the surname Burkitt.
Distribution: The surname Burkitt is most commonly found in England, particularly in the eastern counties such as Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk.
Notable People:
- Denis Parsons Burkitt (1911-1993): A British surgeon and medical researcher known for his discovery of Burkitt's lymphoma, a type of cancer that bears his name. He made significant contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases.
- Martin Burkitt (b. 1983): A well-known British actor and comedian, famous for his roles in various television shows and films.
Coat of Arms: The Burkitt family crest features a shield with a red background, several gold crosses, and a chevron with three escallops.
Variants: Variants of the surname Burkitt include Burkett and Burkett.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2005.
- Cottle, B.H. The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Penguin Books, 1967.
Typical given names associated with the Burkitt surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Hilary
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Vanessa
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 1,048 people named Burkitt in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,107th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Burkitt.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Burkitt
- Denis Parsons Burkitt - Surgeon (1911 to 1993)
- Francis Burkitt - Theologian and scholar (1864 to 1935)
- Jack Burkitt - Football player (1926 to 2003)
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